2006
DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00361.x
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Using the Six Sigma Process to Implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for Hand Hygiene in 4 Intensive Care Units

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“…In adtiition, the positive response from healthcare workers in regard to surveying tlieir hand hygiene behaviors is similar to another study by Eldridge et al (2006). In adtiition, the positive response from healthcare workers in regard to surveying tlieir hand hygiene behaviors is similar to another study by Eldridge et al (2006).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%
“…In adtiition, the positive response from healthcare workers in regard to surveying tlieir hand hygiene behaviors is similar to another study by Eldridge et al (2006). In adtiition, the positive response from healthcare workers in regard to surveying tlieir hand hygiene behaviors is similar to another study by Eldridge et al (2006).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 78%
“…Another limitation may stem from our assumption that efforts to reduce adverse events measured by the PSIs likely have been randomly dispersed in time among VISNs or hospitals during the time period examined. This is not to say that the VA has not made a concerted effort to improve patient safety during this time period; it has (Weeks and Bagian 2000;Bagian et al 2001Bagian et al , 2002Best et al 2002;Heget et al 2002;Neily et al 2003;Mills et al 2004Mills et al , 2006Eldridge et al 2006). We simply have assumed that these efforts were not systematically distributed in time across VA hospitals and VISNs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, success also depends on the extent to which clinicians embrace measures such as adequate hand hygiene as internalised norms 23 . Most HCWs acknowledge the importance of hand hygiene and often overestimate their compliance 24 . Nevertheless, many patients, relatives and infection control professionals can cite examples of HCWs who repeatedly fail to disinfect their hands and react negatively to reminders 25 (see Box).…”
Section: Beyond Systems Failures — a Return To Individual Responsibilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Reducing harm from adverse events associated with health care, including HAIs, requires not only that imperfect systems be improved, but also that individuals be accountable for day‐to‐day practices that can undermine even the best systems 24 . If high levels of compliance are to be sustained beyond the latest campaign, good hand hygiene must become a habit.…”
Section: Beyond Systems Failures — a Return To Individual Responsibilitymentioning
confidence: 99%