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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedWoodard JA, Leekha S, Jackson SS
Beyond entry and exit: Hand hygiene at the bedside.
This study assessed compliance with, knowledge of, and attitudes toward the World Health Organization (WHO) 5 moments for hand hygiene (HH) using a modified WHO HH observation form and a survey that assessed health care personnel (HCP) knowledge, opinions, and barriers to HH. Of the 218 HCPs who completed the survey, less than one-third were familiar with the WHO 5 moments and only 21& of that group could recall the 5 moments. 302 HH opportunities in 104 unique HCP-patient interactions were observed, but with infrequent compliance. The researchers conclude that lack of recognition of opportunities at the bedside and for glove use may contribute to low compliance.
AHRQ-funded; HS024108.
Citation: Woodard JA, Leekha S, Jackson SS .
Beyond entry and exit: Hand hygiene at the bedside.
Am J Infect Control 2019 May;47(5):487-91. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.10.026..
Keywords: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Infectious Diseases, Patient Safety, Prevention, Provider, Public Health
Blanco N, Johnson JK, Sorkin JD
Transmission of resistant Gram-negative bacteria to healthcare personnel gowns and gloves during care of residents in community-based nursing facilities.
The purpose of this study was to estimate the risk of transmission of antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (RGNB) to gowns and gloves worn by healthcare personnel when providing care to residents of community-based nursing facilities to identify the types of care and resident characteristics associated with transmission. The investigators found that RGNB transmission to either gloves or gowns occurred during 11% of the 584 interactions. Showering the resident, hygiene or toilet assistance, and wound dressing changes were associated with a high risk of transmission.
AHRQ-funded; HS019979.
Citation: Blanco N, Johnson JK, Sorkin JD .
Transmission of resistant Gram-negative bacteria to healthcare personnel gowns and gloves during care of residents in community-based nursing facilities.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018 Dec;39(12):1425-30. doi: 10.1017/ice.2018.247.
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Keywords: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Infectious Diseases, Nursing Homes, Prevention, Provider, Provider: Health Personnel