Reduction in Intraoperative Bacterial Contamination of Peripheral Intravenous Tubing Through the Use of a Novel Device

Koff, Matthew D.; Loftus, Randy W.; Burchman, Corey C.; Schwartzman, Joseph D.; Read, Megan E.; Henry, Elliot S.; Beach, Michael L.

doi:10.1097/aln.0b013e3181a06ec3

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“…35,37,54,57 " 66 Counting devices can also be fitted into personal dispensers of ABHR worn on the body to increase convenience of hand hygiene. 67 In some studies, increased use of ABHR was associated with an increase in observed hand hygiene adherence; 68 " 71 however, not all studies have found such an association. 36,54,72 Automated dispenser counting systems may cost upward of $30,000-$40,000USD per patient care unit, and data must be manually downloaded from the counters if an automatic web-based download via Wi-Fi is not used.…”

Section: Methods For Hand Hygiene Adherence Measurementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene

Ellingson

Haas

Aiello

et al. 2014

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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Previously published guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations for hand hygiene in healthcare facilities. The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format, update recommendations with the most current scientific evidence, and elucidate topics that warrant clarification or more robust research. Additionally, this document is designed to assist healthcare facilities in implementing hand hygiene adherence improvement programs, including efforts to optimize hand hygiene product use, monitor and report back hand hygiene adherence data, and promote behavior change. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

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Section: Methods For Hand Hygiene Adherence Measurementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene

Ellingson

Haas

Aiello

et al. 2014

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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“…The standard precautions include hand washing, using personal protective equipments when likely to come into contact with bodily substances e.g. gloves, gowns, aprons, and eye goggles, correct and safe disposal of sharps, in addition to correct disposal and management of infectious waste (9,10,11) . Guidelines about infection control measures are one of the strategies that have used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.…”

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Effect of Nursing Guidelines Regarding Infection Control Measures on Performance of Internship Students in Applied Medical Science College at Hafr Al-Batin

Yousef¹

2014

IOSRJNHS

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Tools: collected data were divided into three parts related to sociodemographic data; assessment of knowledge, practice and attitude toward infection control and its measures. Results: After demonstration of guidelines regarding infection control and its measures, there were significant improvement in the level of knowledge, performance and attitude of internship nursing students. Recommendation:The periodic refresher in-service training courses should be provided to nursing students in order to keep them of updating knowledge and practice regarding infection control measures.

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“…As Loftus et al 2,3 and Koff et al 4 have demonstrated, preventing SSI involves attention to many facets of management. We have shown that small behavioral changes can easily decrease the contamination in our anesthesia environment.…”

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confidence: 96%