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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60892/psn-pdf
September 09, 2020 - commentary in epidemiological studies: identifying what
contributes to successful interventions to promote hand … commentary in
epidemiological studies: identifying what contributes to successful interventions to promote hand … applying-thematic-synthesis-interpretation-and-commentary-epidemiological-
studies-identifying
This thematic analysis explored variations in the impact of hand … applying-thematic-synthesis-interpretation-and-commentary-epidemiological-studies-identifying
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interventions-improve-hand-hygiene-compliance-patient-care … primer/health-care-associated-infections
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quantification-hawthorne-effect-hand-hygiene-compliance-monitoring-using-electronic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43136/psn-pdf
April 30, 2014 - Patient-as-observer approach: an alternative method for
hand hygiene auditing in an ambulatory care … Patient-as-observer approach: an alternative method for hand hygiene
auditing in an ambulatory care … In this quality improvement study, patients were asked to report on their physician's hand hygiene … Patient reports and nurse observations regarding hand hygiene compliance corresponded 87% of
the time … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/save-lives-clean-your-hands
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/engaging-patient-observer-promote-hand-hygiene-compliance-ambulatory-care
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73887/psn-pdf
September 29, 2021 - Detection of missed fractures of hand and forearm in
whole-body CT in a blinded reassessment. … Detection of missed fractures of hand and forearm in whole-body CT in a
blinded reassessment. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detection-missed-fractures-hand-and-forearm-whole-body-ct-blinded-
reassessment … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detection-missed-fractures-hand-and-forearm-whole-body-ct-blinded-reassessment … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detection-missed-fractures-hand-and-forearm-whole-body-ct-blinded-reassessment
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clean-care-safer-care-global-patient-safety-challenge-2005-2006
November 13, 2024 - November 13, 2024
Patient empowerment and multimodal hand hygiene promotion: a win–win … February 1, 2011
Implementation of hand hygiene in health-care facilities: results from … the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework global survey 2019. … December 15, 2021
'My five moments for hand hygiene': a user-centred design approach … to understand, train, monitor and report hand hygiene.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41036/psn-pdf
January 04, 2012 - Practically speaking: rethinking hand hygiene
improvement programs in health care settings. … Practically speaking: Rethinking hand hygiene improvement programs in
health care settings. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/practically-speaking-rethinking-hand-hygiene-improvement-programs-health … -
care-settings
This study describes a rigorous, human factors–based approach to improving hand hygiene … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/practically-speaking-rethinking-hand-hygiene-improvement-programs-health-care-settings
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42519/psn-pdf
December 06, 2013 - Is hand hygiene before putting on nonsterile gloves in the
intensive care unit a waste of health care … Is hand hygiene before putting on nonsterile gloves in the intensive
care unit a waste of health care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-putting-nonsterile-gloves-intensive-care-unit-waste-health-care … This finding implies that washing hands before putting on nonsterile
gloves is an unnecessary—and possibly … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-healthcare-settings
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41139/psn-pdf
February 15, 2012 - It's not all about me: motivating hand hygiene among
health care professionals by focusing on patients … It's not all about me: motivating hand hygiene among health care professionals by
focusing on patients … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/its-not-all-about-me-motivating-hand-hygiene-among-health-care-
professionals-focusing … This comparison of different methods for promoting hand hygiene found that patient-centered reminders … were effective at improving hand hygiene rates.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/precautions/ppe-activity.docx
March 01, 2017 - or goggles
· Simulated germs (e.g., chocolate syrup, washable paint, povidone-iodine)
· Waste bin
· Hand … hygiene products (sink with soap/water and hand sanitizer)
· Prizes
Directions
1. … (Remember the volunteer should always start with proper hand hygiene.)
3. … during resident care by placing a small amount of the simulated germ product on the volunteer’s gloved hands … PPE removal to make sure it is done in the proper order and that he/she does not contaminate his/her hands
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41653/psn-pdf
December 30, 2014 - Impact of a hospital-wide hand hygiene initiative on
healthcare-associated infections: results of an … Impact of a hospital-wide hand hygiene initiative on healthcare-
associated infections: results of an … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-hospital-wide-hand-hygiene-initiative-healthcare-associated-infections … multiple hospital-wide interventions over a 3-year period that led to dramatic,
sustained improvements in hand … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-among-physicians-performance-beliefs-and-perceptions
https
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44920/psn-pdf
June 01, 2016 - Role of parents in the promotion of hand hygiene in the
paediatric setting: a systematic literature … Role of parents in the promotion of hand hygiene in the
paediatric setting: a systematic literature … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/role-parents-promotion-hand-hygiene-paediatric-setting-systematic-literature … pediatric hospital patients have been encouraged to speak up if they see clinicians fail to wash
their hands … In general, parents were not comfortable reminding health care workers to perform hand hygiene.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/procchecklist1a-access-cvc.pdf
December 08, 2014 - Access of Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
for Initiation of Dialysis
Procedural Checklist #1a
☐ Hand … Assemble supplies for patient at dialysis chair (no common
tray/cart brought to dialysis station)
☐ Hand … remove in-
dwelling solutions and/or flush with sterile saline; initiate
treatment; remove gloves
☐ Hand … manipulation of catheter or dialysis lines must
occur during the dialysis treatment, then perform hand
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44924/psn-pdf
April 15, 2016 - Assessment of fidelity in interventions to improve hand
hygiene of healthcare workers: a systematic … Assessment of Fidelity in Interventions to Improve Hand Hygiene of
Healthcare Workers: A Systematic … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-fidelity-interventions-improve-hand-hygiene-healthcare-workers … -
systematic-review
This systematic review of hand hygiene interventions revealed that only 8 of 100 … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-among-physicians-performance-beliefs-and-perceptions
https
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44250/psn-pdf
November 09, 2015 - An evaluation of hand hygiene in an intensive care unit:
are visitors a potential vector for pathogens … An evaluation of hand hygiene in an intensive care unit: Are
visitors a potential vector for pathogens … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-hand-hygiene-intensive-care-unit-are-visitors-potential-vector … -
pathogens
Major efforts have focused on improving hospital employee hand hygiene as a way to decrease … observational study found more than 60% of visitors to an intensive
care unit did not disinfect their hands
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/prevention-skills.html
March 01, 2017 - Hand Hygiene
Educational module and resources that highlight basic hand hygiene principles and best … reinforce with frontline staff, including the products, procedures, and strategies to implement and sustain hand … 827 KB)
Tool to engage all facility staff to practice all infection prevention skills by performing hand
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41680/psn-pdf
January 14, 2014 - Hand hygiene deficiency citations in nursing homes. … Hand Hygiene Deficiency Citations in Nursing Homes. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-deficiency-citations-nursing-homes
In this study, nursing … homes that received hand hygiene deficiency citations were more likely to have low
staffing levels or … /hand-hygiene-healthcare-settings
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49433/psn-pdf
June 23, 2021 - Alcohol-based hand rubs
are even more effective in reducing hand bacterial counts than hand washing … soap and water, and
may promote adherence by reducing the time it takes for providers to clean their hands … colonization with pathogenic bacteria after hand disinfection compared with unadorned hands (13,14), … Guideline for hand hygiene in health-care settings. … Impact of ring wearing on hand contamination and comparison
of hand hygiene agents in a hospital.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/NOTICEProcessChecklist.pdf
December 31, 2014 - Scrub Hub
Cap w/
Antiseptic
Scrub
Uncapped
Hub w/
Antiseptic
Aseptic
Connection
Technique
Hand … Yes ☐
No ☐
Yes ☐
No ☐
Yes ☐
No ☐
Catheter Termination
Observation
Number Date* Shift*
Hand … Catheter Exit Site Care
Observation
Number Date* Shift*
Hand … Hygiene
Observation
Number Date* Shift*
Used Hand
Hygiene
WHO
Moment
Observation
Number … Date* Shift*
Used Hand
Hygiene
WHO
Moment
HH 1 Yes ☐
No ☐
HH 6 Yes ☐
No ☐
HH 2 Yes ☐
No
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps/instructor/onlinecourse/tsonlinemodule3.pptx
December 01, 2005 - Visual cues can also serve as reminders, such as the use of signs reminding staff to wash their hands … These include SBAR, call-outs, check-backs, and hand-offs. … mind what a hand-off is. … It's not adequate just to hand that tool to somebody. … What went well in the hand-off?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-communication-hospital-skilled-nursing-facility-through-standardized-hand-quality
September 08, 2021 - Improving communication from hospital to skilled nursing facility through standardized hand-off … Improving communication from hospital to skilled nursing facility through standardized hand-off: a quality … Improving communication from hospital to skilled nursing facility through standardized hand-off: a quality … June 30, 2021
Examining the meaning of the language used to communicate the nursing hand-off … Long-Term Care
Quality and Safety Professionals
Geriatrics
Discontinuities, Gaps, and Hand-Off
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-p.pptx
January 01, 2015 - Evaluating and Selecting Hand Hygiene Products
AHRQ Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery
Implementation … CIC
Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Evaluating and Selecting Hand … Guide Appendix P
Multimodal Strategies for Hand Hygiene
Evaluating and Selecting Hand Hygiene Products … Effectiveness
Efficacy
Effectiveness
Benefit under ideal use
In vitro testing
Reduction of bacteria on the hands … Guide to Hand Hygiene Programs for Infection Prevention. 2015.