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Evidence-based practices to increase hand hygiene compliance in …

WebDespite many efforts, health care-associated infections (HAI) continue to be a threat to hospital patients. Whereas various factors account for HAIs,1 contact transmission is a …

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Hand sanitizers: A review of ingredients, mechanisms of action, …

WebThe emergence of the novel virus, SARS-CoV-2, has posed unprecedented challenges to public health around the world. Currently, strategies to deal with COVID …

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Hidden heroes of the health revolution Sanitation and personal …

WebSince the mid-1800s, there has been a significant improvement in the public health of people living in the U.S. and Europe. It's proposed that changes in personal and …

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Current Issue Table of Contents: American Journal of Infection …

WebA response to Gibbs et al., Category A waste processing and disposal is a critical weakness in the United States response plans for outbreaks of high consequence …

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Patient education on infection control: A systematic review

WebHealth care-associated infections (HAIs) are considered the most adverse event faced by patients throughout the world.1,2 The Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) …

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Could the prevention of health care–associated infections increase

WebHealth care–associated infections (HAIs) contribute to excess mortality, morbidity, length of stay (LOS), and financial burden.1-5 Efforts to reduce HAIs are essential, but can be …

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Organizational and environmental factors that affect worker health …

WebThis article reviews organizational factors that influence the satisfaction, health, safety, and well-being of health care workers and ultimately, the satisfaction, safety, and quality of …

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Hand hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices among hospital

WebIt is well established that health care workers (HCWs) can transmit pathogens to patients on unclean hands,1 but health care–associated infections (HAIs) …

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The influence of physical environment on health care–associated

WebHealth care–associated infections (HAIs) are a common issue in health care settings, caused by environmental microorganisms, leading to health risks and financial …

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Coverage and methods of surveillance of healthcare-associated

WebSurveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) driven by risk-assessment is the cornerstone of effective infection prevention and control (IPC) …

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Medical waste handling and hepatitis B virus infection: A meta …

WebHepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major global public health concern due to its high morbidity and mortality.1 Approximately 240 million people are reported to have …

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Infection prevention and control practices in the home …

WebA growing number of older Americans with complex medical needs rely on home healthcare (HHC) services to age in place.1 HHC providers make home visits to deliver skilled …

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Hospital-acquired infections in the adult intensive care unit

WebAccording to the World Health Organization, “health care-associated infections (HAIs) represent the most common adverse event among hospitalized …

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Keeping health care linens clean: Underrecognized hazards and …

WebEvery year, US laundry providers reprocess over 4 billion pounds of health care textiles (HCTs), including surgical scrubs, uniforms, bed sheets, blankets, patient gowns, towels, …

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Disinfection, sterilization, and antisepsis: An overview

WebAll invasive procedures involve contact by a medical device or surgical instrument with a patient's sterile tissue or mucous membranes. The level of disinfection or sterilization is …

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Impact of the world hand hygiene and global handwashing days …

WebScientific evidence suggest that hand hygiene as one of the most effective measures to control infection. To promote good hand hygiene practices, the World Health …

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Disinfection and sterilization: An overview

WebAll invasive procedures involve contact by a medical device or surgical instrument with a patient’s sterile tissue or mucous membranes. The level of disinfection or sterilization is …

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Perceived impact of state-mandated reporting on infection …

WebOverall, 1,036 IPC departments provided complete data (30% response rate); 755 (73%) were located in states with laws. Respondents in states with reporting laws …

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Using PDSA cycles to improve oral care compliance

WebHealthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, and economic burden for hospitals in the United States (U.S.).1 Hospital …

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A Successful Campaign: The Value of Teamwork in …

WebAmerican Journal of Infection Control June 2010. Results: The goal to educate staff and implement best practice on all units was successful. The program has empowered and …

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