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81. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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

82. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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

83. An evaluation of hand hygiene in an intensive care unit: are visitors a potential vector for pathogens? | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluation-hand-hygiene-intensive-care-unit-are-visitors-potential-vector-pathogens
    April 22, 2015 - Study An evaluation of hand hygiene in an intensive care unit: are visitors a potential … An evaluation of hand hygiene in an intensive care unit: Are visitors a potential vector for pathogens … Major efforts have focused on improving hospital employee hand hygiene as a way to decrease the spread … An evaluation of hand hygiene in an intensive care unit: Are visitors a potential vector for pathogens … on the frequency of hand hygiene among anesthesiology staff in the operating room.

84. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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

85. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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.

86. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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 … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-hospital-wide-hand-hygiene-initiative-healthcare-associated-infections-results … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-among-physicians-performance-beliefs-and-perceptions https

87. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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.

88. Interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance in the ICU: a systematic review. | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/interventions-improve-hand-hygiene-compliance-icu-systematic-review
    January 23, 2019 - Review Interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance in the ICU: a systematic … Interventions to Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance in the ICU. … This systematic review examined efforts to improve hand hygiene in critical care settings. … A previous PSNet perspective discussed approaches to measuring and improving hand hygiene, including … Interventions to Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance in the ICU.

89. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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

90. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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

91. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    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

92. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42173/psn-pdf
    April 24, 2013 - Hand hygiene and healthcare system change within multi- modal promotion: a narrative review. … Hand hygiene and healthcare system change within multi-modal promotion: a narrative review. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-and-healthcare-system-change-within-multi-modal-promotion- … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-and-healthcare-system-change-within-multi-modal-promotion-narrative-review … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-and-healthcare-system-change-within-multi-modal-promotion-narrative-review

93. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40064/psn-pdf
    July 08, 2013 - Hand Hygiene Project: Best Practices from Hospitals Participating in the Joint Commission Center for … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-project-best-practices-hospitals-participating-joint-commission … hygiene initiative utilized techniques to examine hand hygiene processes and identified the most common … reasons why clinicians don't wash their hands. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-project-best-practices-hospitals-participating-joint-commission-center

94. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39586/psn-pdf
    January 09, 2011 - Relationship between systems-level factors and hand hygiene adherence. … Relationship between systems-level factors and hand hygiene adherence. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/relationship-between-systems-level-factors-and-hand-hygiene-adherence This … Although system factors may play a role in suboptimal hand hygiene, some observers have argued for greater … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/relationship-between-systems-level-factors-and-hand-hygiene-adherence https

95. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39676/psn-pdf
    February 01, 2011 - Patient empowerment and multimodal hand hygiene promotion: a win–win strategy. … Patient empowerment and multimodal hand hygiene promotion: a win-win strategy. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-empowerment-and-multimodal-hand-hygiene-promotion-win-win- strategy … This review examined programs that engage patients as partners in hand hygiene improvement. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-empowerment-and-multimodal-hand-hygiene-promotion-win-win-strategy

96. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37938/psn-pdf
    July 23, 2008 - An integrative review of the current evidence on the relationship between hand hygiene interventions … An integrative review of the current evidence on the relationship between hand hygiene interventions … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/integrative-review-current-evidence-relationship-between-hand-hygiene- … interventions-and This review analyzed the literature on hand hygiene interventions and whether such … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/integrative-review-current-evidence-relationship-between-hand-hygiene-interventions-and

97. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41890/psn-pdf
    December 12, 2012 - Quantification of anesthesia providers' hand hygiene in a busy metropolitan operating room: what would … Quantification of anesthesia providers' hand hygiene in a busy metropolitan operating room: what would … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quantification-anesthesia-providers-hand-hygiene-busy-metropolitan- operating-room-what-would … This study found that anesthesia providers had poor rates of hand hygiene, which led to multiple interventions … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quantification-anesthesia-providers-hand-hygiene-busy-metropolitan-operating-room-what-would

98. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38602/psn-pdf
    January 14, 2025 - World Hand Hygiene Day. … January 14, 2025 World Health Organization https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/save-lives-clean-your-hands … This global initiative raises awareness about hand hygiene as a strategy to reduce health care–associated … It's always hand hygiene." … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/save-lives-clean-your-hands https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-healthcare-settings

99. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43708/psn-pdf
    May 28, 2015 - The impact of time at work and time off from work on rule compliance: the case of hand hygiene in health … The impact of time at work and time off from work on rule compliance: the case of hand hygiene in health … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-time-work-and-time-work-rule-compliance-case-hand-hygiene-health- … care This large observational study demonstrated that hand hygiene compliance rates decrease over … In addition, more intense work shifts were associated with even bigger hand hygiene compliance drop-offs

100. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45178/psn-pdf
     December 04, 2016 - study compared covert hand hygiene observation by students to traditional overt hand hygiene audits. … Investigators found much lower hand hygiene performance with covert observation, especially for nurses … These results demonstrate the challenge of achieving optimal hand hygiene compliance. … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-team-and-leaders-directed-strategy-improve-nurses-adherence-hand-hygiene-guidelines … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-healthcare-settings