Which type of towels is recommended for drying hands after washing?

The recommended choice for drying hands after washing is low lint disposable towels or wipes. These towels are specifically designed for use in environments where sterility and cleanliness are of utmost importance, such as in sterile compounding areas. They are low lint, which means they do not shed fibers that could contaminate sterile environments or introduce particulates into compounding processes.

Using low lint disposable towels helps to minimize the risk of contamination that could arise from traditional cloth towels, which may harbor bacteria and other microorganisms if they are not regularly washed and dried properly. Unlike air dryers, which can blow bacteria from surfaces and the environment onto freshly washed hands, low lint disposable towels ensure that hands are dried quickly and effectively without introducing additional microbial load. This is crucial in pharmacy practice, particularly in sterile compounding, where maintaining a sterile environment is vital to patient safety and the effectiveness of the compounded products.