Doctors and nurses on the go often skip soap and water in favor of an alcohol-based hand gel, thinking the quick-acting goo will kill bacteria on their hands and curb the spread of infection.
It turns out that's not enough....
USATODAY.com - January 29, 2008
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-01-29-hospital-infections_N.htm?csp=34