Ingesting alcohol-based hand sanitizer can lead to “cardiac effects, effects on the central nervous system, hospitalizations, and death,” per the FDA. Read about how alcohol-based hand sanitizer packaging can be confused with food and drinks and how extremely dangerous it is for children who are easily lured by bright packaging.
Working In an industry in which hand sanitation is performed 15-20x per day, skin health for the care provider is a real concern. I have worked in the health care industry for 8+ years in various roles and as the weather becomes colder, skin breakdown takes place. Skin breakdown and drying out leads to more discomfort performing essential "hands on" job tasks in my current role as a physical therapist. I have used various soaps and alcohol-based hand sanitizers which all contributed to negative skin changes. Having now used the Prefense solution for several months, these negative changes are not taking place. Prefense leaves you with both a sensation of feeling clean and hydrated in the hands and I utilize it much more than I would a standard alcohol based sanitizers. I have additionally not felt the need to use hand lotions throughout the work day which interfere with tablet and computer usage due to leaving you feeling greasy. Having the options of soap, alcohol based sanitizers, and Prefense, I would highly recommend adapting to Prefense for both the healthcare professional and those that contact your place of business.
Thank you,