Anyone use a black light for handwashing training?

[changeseeker]

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase a black light for handwash training. Can anyone recommend a particular brand that they like (or dislike)? What about the solution to rub onto the hands? Do I really need to buy a special kit or can I get any old black light and some body glitter?

Thanks

[JKDON]

We used the brand "Glowgerm". It came with a gel and powder you can use adn then several sizes of lights. We borrow the large one from our local clinic for health fairs etc. I used the powder at Halloween time and placed some in the bowl of candy we handed out at the anual IC inservice. Before we adjourned, we had everyone stand by the light to show how the powder had spread. People were amazed to see where the glowing showed up (lips, eyes, hair, clothes etc.)

[nrsbetrn]

Where do you get the "glowgerm"?

[labcat01, BSN, RN]

We also used glow germ for an infection control seminar. We got it at

http://www.glogerm.com/

They also sell black lights.

[QTBabyNurse, BSN, RN]

our nursing instructor used that very example on my very first day of nursing school....it had made such an impression on me, i think about it often when i wash my hands even 8 years later!!!