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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mental-models-basic-concept-human-factors-design-infection-prevention
October 17, 2018 - Illustrating how mental models can hinder efforts to improve hand hygiene in health care, this commentary … April 26, 2017
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mandatory-influenza-vaccination-health-care-workers-new-standard-care-matter-patient-safety
May 30, 2019 - December 2, 2020
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-global-challenge-global-perspective
April 28, 2010 - December 19, 2012
Improving Transitions of Care: Hand-off Communications. … March 6, 2005
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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus
January 26, 2022 - health care facilities, and the predominant method of transmission occurs from person to person via the hands … These include compliance with hand hygiene, optimal management of central venous and urinary catheters … Infection control practices that have been demonstrated to reduce MRSA include: adherence to hand hygiene … best approach is to ensure compliance with well-established infection prevention practices such as hand … medication administration, there is no technology that will ensure that health care workers disinfect their hands
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interrelationship-isolation-precautions-and-adverse-events-acute-care-facility
June 14, 2006 - December 16, 2015
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psnet.ahrq.gov/print/pdf/node/854855
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-discrepancies-resident-sign-outs-and-their-potential-harm
December 21, 2005 - Efforts to standardize hand-offs remain a critical part of preventing communication failures . … A past AHRQ WebM&M commentary discussed hand-offs and the need for systems to prevent errors in care … February 17, 2016
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