Evaluation of Barriers to Audit-and-Feedback Programs That Used Direct Observation of Hand Hygiene Compliance
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.3344
Abstract: Key Points Question How have audit-and-feedback programs based on direct observations of hand hygiene compliance been implemented in real-world settings? Findings In this qualitative study of 108 hospital staff members in 10 acute care hospitals,… read more here.
Keywords: hand; hand hygiene; hygiene compliance; feedback ... See more keywords
Hand hygiene knowledge and demonstrated technique among Malawian kindergarten children: A quasi-experimental study.
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DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1776
Abstract: AIM To evaluate hand hygiene knowledge and demonstrated technique before and after implementation of the hand hygiene programme and its sustainability among Malawian kindergarten students. DESIGN Quasi-experimental design, utilizing a repeated measure at three points,… read more here.
Keywords: technique; hand hygiene; hygiene knowledge; hand ... See more keywords
Smart ring: a wearable device for hand hygiene compliance monitoring at the point-of-need
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DOI: 10.1007/s00542-018-4268-5
Abstract: Hand hygiene compliance is one of the most effective means to prevent the spread of infections and diseases. The centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) recommends washing hands for at least 20 s. However, current hand… read more here.
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Knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices (KAP) towards hand hygiene in medical students versus the public
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DOI: 10.1007/s11845-022-02918-x
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated morbidity, mortality, and economic disruption has reignited interest in simple protective and preventive measures. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge attitudes; hand hygiene; medical students; practices kap ... See more keywords
Hand hygiene electronic monitoring: Are we there yet?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.12.019
Abstract: Monitoring practices is a crucial element of hand hygiene promotion. It is part of the widely used World Health Organization (WHO) multimodal implementation strategy to improve hand hygiene (Fig 1), proven to be successful in… read more here.
Keywords: hand hygiene; compliance; hand; monitoring ... See more keywords
Letter to the editor on "Social cohesion: The missing factor required for a successful hand hygiene program".
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.01.011
Abstract: We thank Asundani for sharing his experience and commend him for his commitment to social cohesion that makes his medical team feel safe to nudge him to comply. Our findings1 that social cohesion is a… read more here.
Keywords: cohesion; hand hygiene; social cohesion; compliance ... See more keywords
Hand hygiene compliance: Social cohesion and role modeling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.01.023
Abstract: Social cohesiveness tends to bring out behavior change in many areas. I agree with Kwok et al1 that compliance initiatives are more likely to be successful when social cohesion is used. I applaud the authors… read more here.
Keywords: hand hygiene; team; compliance; hand ... See more keywords
Glove: Use for safety or overuse?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.08.029
Abstract: Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids presents a major safety risk for bloodborne viruses to all health care workers (HCWs). In response to human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV), various strategies were adopted to reduce this… read more here.
Keywords: hand hygiene; use; use safety; glove use ... See more keywords
Modified glove use for contact precautions: Health care workers' perceptions and acceptance.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.01.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND Patients colonized or infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and or vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus are placed under contact precautions. Contact precautions require patients to be placed in single rooms and their health care workers (HCWs) to… read more here.
Keywords: glove use; hand hygiene; contact precautions; use ... See more keywords
Pitfalls and Unexpected Benefits of an Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring System.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.03.011
Abstract: BACKGROUND No single strategy is more effective than proper hand hygiene (HH) in reducing the spread of nosocomial infections. Unfortunately, health care worker compliance with HH is imperfect. We sought to improve HH compliance using… read more here.
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An in-room observation study of hand hygiene and contact precaution compliance for Clostridioides difficile patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.03.031
Abstract: Using an innovative, covert, in-room observer method to evaluate infection control practices for patients with Clostridioides difficile infection, we found no difference between physician and nursing hand hygiene compliance and contact precaution usage. There was… read more here.
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