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psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-didier-pittet-md-ms
May 01, 2014 - When we conducted epidemiological studies to look at why health care workers would not clean their hands … , and they simply could not wash their hands with soap and water in an appropriate time. … DP : The possibility to clean hands with alcohol was available and recommended if you could not reach … "Explain why you did this at that time and forgot to clean your hands," or "Why did you clean your hands … August 17, 2016
Do physicians clean their hands?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/role-parents-promotion-hand-hygiene-paediatric-setting-systematic-literature-review
January 27, 2021 - Review
Role of parents in the promotion of hand hygiene in the paediatric setting … pediatric hospital patients have been encouraged to speak up if they see clinicians fail to wash their hands … understand, train, monitor and report hand hygiene. … March 6, 2013
With money at risk, hospitals push staff to wash hands. … the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework global survey 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quantification-hawthorne-effect-hand-hygiene-compliance-monitoring-using-electronic
July 29, 2020 - Study
Classic
Quantification of the Hawthorne effect in hand … Quantification of the Hawthorne effect in hand hygiene compliance monitoring using an electronic monitoring … Since many publicly reported hand hygiene rates are based on direct auditor observations, this study … A prior WebM&M perspective reviewed recent strategies for promoting and monitoring hand hygiene. … August 17, 2016
Do physicians clean their hands?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/your-safety-our-hands-hospital
December 01, 2022 - Book/Report
Your Safety in our Hands in Hospital.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/its-not-all-about-me-motivating-hand-hygiene-among-health-care-professionals-focusing
March 01, 2023 - Study
It's not all about me: motivating hand hygiene among health care professionals … It's not all about me: motivating hand hygiene among health care professionals by focusing on patients … This comparison of different methods for promoting hand hygiene found that patient-centered reminders … were effective at improving hand hygiene rates. … It's not all about me: motivating hand hygiene among health care professionals by focusing on patients
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/culture-change-infection-control-applying-psychological-principles-improve-hand-hygiene
October 04, 2017 - Culture change in infection control: applying psychological principles to improve hand … Culture change in infection control: applying psychological principles to improve hand hygiene. … as hand hygiene rates remain unacceptably low at many hospitals. … Culture change in infection control: applying psychological principles to improve hand hygiene. … on the frequency of hand hygiene among anesthesiology staff in the operating room.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/spotlight_case_laceration_needed_exam_not_x-ray_final.pdf
January 01, 2024 - to missed hand
injuries … Hand Examination (4)
• Patient factors can limit the quality and completeness of the hand examination … hand injuries … Burden of Hand Maladies in US Emergency Departments. HAND. 2018;13(2):228-236. [Free full text]
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-and-healthcare-system-change-within-multi-modal-promotion-narrative-review
November 14, 2007 - Review
Hand hygiene and healthcare system change within multi-modal promotion: a … Hand hygiene and healthcare system change within multi-modal promotion: a narrative review. … This review examines the evidence around the use of alcohol-based hand rubs to improve hygiene in health … Hand hygiene and healthcare system change within multi-modal promotion: a narrative review. … the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework global survey 2019.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/integrative-review-current-evidence-relationship-between-hand-hygiene-interventions-and
February 22, 2023 - Review
An integrative review of the current evidence on the relationship between hand … An integrative review of the current evidence on the relationship between hand hygiene interventions … This review analyzed the literature on hand hygiene interventions and whether such practices reduce health … An integrative review of the current evidence on the relationship between hand hygiene interventions
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-empowerment-and-multimodal-hand-hygiene-promotion-win-win-strategy
September 13, 2006 - Review
Patient empowerment and multimodal hand hygiene promotion: a win–win strategy … Patient empowerment and multimodal hand hygiene promotion: a win-win strategy. … Patient empowerment and multimodal hand hygiene promotion: a win-win strategy. … the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework global survey 2019. … understand, train, monitor and report hand hygiene.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-problem-many-hands
June 16, 2021 - Commentary
Patient safety and the problem of many hands. … Patient safety and the problem of many hands. … Patient safety and the problem of many hands.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-dont-doctors-wash-their-hands-more
February 10, 2010 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Why don't doctors wash their hands more? … The column highlights the Joint Commission effort to improve hand hygiene compliance in the health … November 13, 2013
Why hospitals want patients to ask doctors, 'Have you washed your hands … September 4, 2013
With money at risk, hospitals push staff to wash hands. … June 12, 2013
Has improved hand hygiene compliance reduced the risk of hospital-acquired
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/getting-doctors-clean-their-hands-lead-followers
June 12, 2013 - Study
Getting doctors to clean their hands: lead the followers. … Getting doctors to clean their hands: lead the followers. … This study found that if the first person entering a patient room performed safe hand hygiene practices … , particularly the attending physician, other team members were more likely to wash their hands as well … Getting doctors to clean their hands: lead the followers.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-even-good-physicians-do-not-wash-their-hands
September 21, 2022 - Commentary
Why even good physicians do not wash their hands. … Why even good physicians do not wash their hands. … Insufficient hand hygiene compliance is a universal problem in health care settings. … This commentary discusses behavioral , affective, cognitive, and social factors that explain poor hand … Why even good physicians do not wash their hands.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-fidelity-interventions-improve-hand-hygiene-healthcare-workers-systematic-review
April 17, 2019 - Review
Assessment of fidelity in interventions to improve hand hygiene of healthcare … Assessment of Fidelity in Interventions to Improve Hand Hygiene of Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review … This systematic review of hand hygiene interventions revealed that only 8 of 100 studies documented … Assessment of Fidelity in Interventions to Improve Hand Hygiene of Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/laceration-needed-proper-exam-not-x-ray
November 25, 2020 - Recognize the risk of occult hand tendon injuries. … Imaging
Imaging is routine for most hand injuries but is not necessary for all hand lacerations. … A thorough hand examination, including neurovascular and functional testing, is required for all hand … Burden of hand maladies in US emergency departments. … Missed injuries in the acutely traumatised hand.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-hand-hygiene-eight-hospitals-united-states-targeting-specific-causes-noncompliance
April 13, 2022 - Study
Classic
Improving hand hygiene at eight hospitals … Improving hand hygiene at eight hospitals in the United States by targeting specific causes of noncompliance … This quality improvement project aimed to achieve adherence to hand hygiene practices at eight hospitals … A recent AHRQ WebM&M interview and perspective discuss ways to enhance hand hygiene adherence. … March 2, 2016
Using the Targeted Solutions Tool to improve hand hygiene compliance is
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/money-risk-hospitals-push-staff-wash-hands
May 18, 2022 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
With money at risk, hospitals push staff to wash hands … article reports on efforts, such as remote video monitoring or distributing "red cards," to improve hand
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/automated-and-electronically-assisted-hand-hygiene-monitoring-systems-systematic-review
July 30, 2014 - Review
Automated and electronically assisted hand hygiene monitoring systems: a systematic … Automated and electronically assisted hand hygiene monitoring systems: a systematic review. … This systematic review evaluated new technologies for assisting hand hygiene monitoring, including … is very limited data about how accurate, effective, and valuable these strategies are in enhancing hand … Automated and electronically assisted hand hygiene monitoring systems: a systematic review.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/applying-thematic-synthesis-interpretation-and-commentary-epidemiological-studies-identifying
August 25, 2021 - commentary in epidemiological studies: identifying what contributes to successful interventions to promote hand … This thematic analysis explored variations in the impact of hand hygiene interventions to prevent … the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework global survey 2019. … August 3, 2022
'My five moments for hand hygiene': a user-centred design approach to … understand, train, monitor and report hand hygiene.