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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospitals-may-be-worst-place-stay-when-youre-sick
December 19, 2007 - September 4, 2013
With money at risk, hospitals push staff to wash hands.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/establishing-simulation-center-surgical-skills-what-do-and-how-do-it
January 18, 2012 - Previously presented as a hands-on course, this article summarizes how to develop a training program
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospitals-target-risks-color-wristbands
August 17, 2016 - June 25, 2014
Why hospitals want patients to ask doctors, 'Have you washed your hands … About The Topic
Hospitals
Patients
Identification Errors
Discontinuities, Gaps, and Hand-Off
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/has-improved-hand-hygiene-compliance-reduced-risk-hospital-acquired-infections-among
July 10, 2024 - Study
Has improved hand hygiene compliance reduced the risk of hospital-acquired … Has improved hand hygiene compliance reduced the risk of hospital-acquired infections among hospitalized … This report, which used data for all hospitals in Ontario, demonstrates that overall hand hygiene rates … At baseline, rates of the two HAIs were quite low, and hand hygiene rates were relatively high, meaning … United States institution found that the rates of multiple HAIs consistently decreased over time as hand
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/prospective-controlled-trial-electronic-hand-hygiene-reminder-system
April 07, 2021 - Study
A prospective controlled trial of an electronic hand hygiene reminder system … A Prospective Controlled Trial of an Electronic Hand Hygiene Reminder System. … Hand hygiene remains one of the most basic targets for enhancing patient safety. … Poor hand hygiene compliance persists despite multiple global efforts, and a recent study showed … A Prospective Controlled Trial of an Electronic Hand Hygiene Reminder System.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/dont-come-back-hospitals-say
August 17, 2016 - June 25, 2014
Why hospitals want patients to ask doctors, 'Have you washed your hands … Hospitals
Patients
General Internal Medicine
Hospital Medicine
Discontinuities, Gaps, and Hand-Off
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/incorrect-use-smart-infusion-pump-operating-room-or-leads-milrinone-overdose
June 03, 2020 - It suggests enhanced “hands on” education, improved medication labeling, required engagement with drug
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/strategies-prevent-healthcare-associated-infections-through-hand-hygiene
July 03, 2014 - Commentary
Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene. … Hand hygiene adherence is a key target for improving patient safety. … The authors provide detailed practice recommendations to increase hand hygiene compliance as a way to … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/out-sight-out-mind-prospective-observational-study-estimate-duration-hawthorne-effect-hand
September 09, 2020 - out of mind: a prospective observational study to estimate the duration of the Hawthorne effect on hand … out of mind: a prospective observational study to estimate the duration of the Hawthorne effect on hand … Hand hygiene is an essential practice for decreasing healthcare-associated infections but achieving … influence of the Hawthorne Effect on hand hygiene. … January 8, 2020
The problem with 'My Five Moments for Hand Hygiene'.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/far-more-could-be-done-stop-deadly-bacteria-c-diff
November 08, 2023 - September 4, 2013
With money at risk, hospitals push staff to wash hands.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/who-research-agenda-role-institutional-safety-climate-hand-hygiene-improvement-delphi
February 01, 2011 - Study
WHO research agenda on the role of the institutional safety climate for hand … WHO research agenda on the role of the institutional safety climate for hand hygiene improvement: a Delphi … Hand hygiene is an important patient safety practice to prevent infection transmission. … the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework global survey 2019. … to understand, train, monitor and report hand hygiene.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/flawed-self-assessment-hand-hygiene-major-contributor-infections-clinical-practice
September 02, 2020 - Study
Flawed self-assessment in hand hygiene: a major contributor to infections in … Flawed self-assessment in hand hygiene: A major contributor to infections in clinical practice? … than their observed adherence with hand hygiene guidelines. … Participants also rated their own hand hygiene higher, on average, than their peers. … Flawed self-assessment in hand hygiene: A major contributor to infections in clinical practice?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-and-healthcare-system-change-within-multi-modal-promotion-narrative-review
January 05, 2012 - 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/engaging-patient-observer-promote-hand-hygiene-compliance-ambulatory-care
September 02, 2020 - Study
Engaging the patient as observer to promote hand hygiene compliance in ambulatory … Engaging the patient as observer to promote hand hygiene compliance in ambulatory care. … Efforts to address poor provider hand hygiene rates have escalated in the setting of increased attention … Patient observations correlated well to independent direct observations of hand hygiene rates, suggesting … Engaging the patient as observer to promote hand hygiene compliance in ambulatory care.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-putting-nonsterile-gloves-intensive-care-unit-waste-health-care-worker-time
November 30, 2016 - Study
Is hand hygiene before putting on nonsterile gloves in the intensive care unit … Is hand hygiene before putting on nonsterile gloves in the intensive care unit a waste of health care … difference in the amount of bacteria found on nonsterile gloves of health care workers who performed hand … This finding implies that washing hands before putting on nonsterile gloves is an unnecessary—and possibly … Is hand hygiene before putting on nonsterile gloves in the intensive care unit a waste of health care
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/qualitative-study-senior-hospital-managers-views-current-and-innovative-strategies-improve
March 08, 2023 - qualitative study of senior hospital managers' views on current and innovative strategies to improve hand … qualitative study of senior hospital managers' views on current and innovative strategies to improve hand … This study includes insights from senior hospital managers regarding strategies to improve hand hygiene … September 9, 2020
The problem with 'My Five Moments for Hand Hygiene'. … February 4, 2009
Interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance in patient care.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-hand-hygiene-eight-hospitals-united-states-targeting-specific-causes-noncompliance
April 13, 2022 - Study
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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/future-directions-diagnostic-decision-support
February 25, 2019 - June 27, 2018
All can be lost: the risk of putting our knowledge in the hands of machines
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/think-you-cant-make-medication-errors
March 01, 2023 - July 22, 2020
Why hospitals want patients to ask doctors, 'Have you washed your hands
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-25
December 14, 2022 - June 4, 2024
Your Safety in our Hands in Hospital.