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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42634/psn-pdf
October 09, 2013 - Why hospitals want patients to ask doctors, 'Have you
washed your hands?' … in reminding clinicians to wash their hands. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-hospitals-want-patients-ask-doctors-have-you-washed-your-hands
https … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hand-hygiene-healthcare-settings
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/parent-willingness-remind-health-care-workers-perform-hand-hygiene … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/parent-willingness-remind-health-care-workers-perform-hand-hygiene
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/health-information-technology-support-safe-nursing-care/annual-summary/2008
January 01, 2008 - The “HANDS” Plan of Care (POC) Method was previously developed and refined through 8 years of research … The HANDS POC Method consists of an electronic application (standardized database and user interface) … As part of HANDS, the nurse is taught and expected to mindfully create and update a patient’s plan and … Registered nurses (RNs) indicated that HANDS was significantly more useful than previous POC methods … HANDS: A revitalized technology supported care planning method to improve nursing handoffs.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45178/psn-pdf
December 04, 2016 - Do physicians clean their hands? Insights from a covert
observational study. … Do physicians clean their hands? Insights from a covert
observational study. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-physicians-clean-their-hands-insights-covert-observational-study
This … study compared covert hand hygiene observation by students to traditional overt hand hygiene audits. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-physicians-clean-their-hands-insights-covert-observational-study
https
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44465/psn-pdf
November 20, 2015 - Why even good physicians do not wash their hands.
November 20, 2015
Redelmeier DA, Shafir E. … Why even good physicians do not wash their hands. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-even-good-physicians-do-not-wash-their-hands
Insufficient hand hygiene … This commentary
discusses behavioral, affective, cognitive, and social factors that explain poor hand … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-even-good-physicians-do-not-wash-their-hands
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/implementation/implementation-guide/appendix-l.pdf
May 01, 2017 - .
• Clean hands when moving from a dirty to a clean task on the
same patient or after touching the patient … Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
Environment of Care
Safe Injection Practices
• Clean hands … Hand hygiene is one of the most important ways
to prevent infections. … Health care personnel will
clean their hands before and after patient care. … to prevent surgical site
and other infections at ASCs are—
▶ ASK staff if they have washed their hands
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs015054-keenan-final-report-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - HANDS Method (Study Intervention)
The HANDS POC Method was previously developed and refined through … The feedback was
hand recorded by research assistants. … Demonstration of the
HANDS features. (Sept. 26, 2007). … Using HANDS to meet the
JCAHO 2006 hand-off safety goal. … Applications for CCR and HANDS (May,
2006).
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/hand-hygiene/skills-answer-key.docx
March 01, 2017 - How long should you rub your hands with soap when you are hand washing?
a. At least 5 seconds
b. … How long should you rub your hands with alcohol-based hand rub?
a. At least 5 seconds
b. … Which type of hand hygiene product is most effective at killing most types of germs on your hands? … Hands are visibly soiled
5. … hands.
☐ True ☐ False
AHRQ Pub.
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/hand-hygiene/skills-test.docx
March 01, 2017 - How long should you rub your hands with soap when you are hand washing?
a. At least 5 seconds
b. … How long should you rub your hands with alcohol-based hand rub?
a. At least 5 seconds
b. … Which type of hand hygiene product is most effective at killing most types of germs on your hands? … Hands are visibly soiled
5. … hands.
☐ True ☐ False
AHRQ Pub.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/infection-prevention/hand-hygiene/skills-test.docx
March 01, 2017 - How long should you rub your hands with soap when you are hand washing?
a. At least 5 seconds
b. … How long should you rub your hands with alcohol-based hand rub?
a. At least 5 seconds
b. … Which type of hand hygiene product is most effective at killing most types of germs on your hands? … Hands are visibly soiled
5. … hands.
☐ True ☐ False
AHRQ Pub.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/all-can-be-lost-risk-putting-our-knowledge-hands-machines
February 25, 2019 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
All can be lost: the risk of putting our knowledge in the hands … Citation Text:
All can be lost: the risk of putting our knowledge in the hands of machines. … Citation
Citation Text:
All can be lost: the risk of putting our knowledge in the hands
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44868/psn-pdf
June 17, 2016 - Patient safety and the problem of many hands.
June 17, 2016
Dixon-Woods M, Pronovost P. … Patient safety and the problem of many hands. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-problem-many-hands
Although individual and organizational … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-and-problem-many-hands
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/balancing-no-blame-accountability-patient-safety
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/esrd/clinical-care/clinicalcare_slides.pptx
September 03, 2014 - The hand hygiene method of using soap and water can be used when hands are visibly soiled, or if the … Hygiene Review
Washing with ABHR
Apply recommended amount of product to palm of one hand and rub hands … For washing with ABHR, apply the recommended amount of product to the palm of one hand and rub hands … together, covering all surfaces of hands and fingers, until hands are dry.
… surfaces of the hands and fingers, and rub hands together vigorously for 15 seconds.
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/activity/health_information_technology_support_for_safe_nursing_care_2009_update_pdf_2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - The “HANDS” Plan of Care (POC) Method was previously developed and refined through 8 years of
research … The HANDS POC Method
consists of an electronic application (standardized database and user interface … As part of HANDS, the nurse is taught
and expected to mindfully create and update a patient’s plan and … Registered nurses (RNs) indicated that HANDS was significantly more useful than previous POC
methods … HANDS: A revitalized technology supported care planning method to
improve nursing handoffs.
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/practice/pledge.html
March 01, 2017 - I pledge to keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility's policies to help … When I clean my hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer, I will:
Apply the product to the palm of … one hand
Rub my hands together
Rub the product over all surfaces of my hands and fingers until my … hands are dry
I welcome feedback on my hand hygiene and will help other staff, residents, and families … I will:
Keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility's policies.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/practice/pledge.html
March 01, 2017 - I pledge to keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility's policies to help … When I clean my hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer, I will:
Apply the product to the palm of … one hand
Rub my hands together
Rub the product over all surfaces of my hands and fingers until my … hands are dry
I welcome feedback on my hand hygiene and will help other staff, residents, and families … I will:
Keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility's policies.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38991/psn-pdf
September 30, 2009 - Why don't doctors wash their hands more?
September 30, 2009
Chen PW. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-dont-doctors-wash-their-hands-more
The author uses personal experience … The
column highlights the Joint Commission effort to improve hand hygiene compliance in the health care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-dont-doctors-wash-their-hands-more
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/joint-commission-center-transforming-healthcare
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/infection-prevent.html
March 01, 2017 - Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub or alcohol hand … Basic Background
Hand hygiene refers to the practice of removing or killing germs on hands so that … To practice hand hygiene, keep your hands clean by either washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based … hand sanitizer. … Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub before entering
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42799/psn-pdf
December 04, 2013 - All can be lost: the risk of putting our knowledge in the
hands of machines. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/all-can-be-lost-risk-putting-our-knowledge-hands-machines
Increasingly, … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/all-can-be-lost-risk-putting-our-knowledge-hands-machines
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42345/psn-pdf
June 12, 2013 - With money at risk, hospitals push staff to wash hands. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/money-risk-hospitals-push-staff-wash-hands
This newspaper article reports … on efforts, such as remote video monitoring or distributing "red cards," to
improve hand hygiene compliance … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/money-risk-hospitals-push-staff-wash-hands
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ … hand-hygiene-project-best-practices-hospitals-participating-joint-commission-center
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/stifter-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Method: A secondary use of data from the Hands-on Automated Nursing Data System (HANDS) was performed … The HANDS is a nursing plan-of-care database containing 42,403 episodes
documented by 787 nurses, on … Analyses
HANDS database structure. … HANDS data entry process. … Patient characteristics
such as nutrition, mobility, and perfusion, on the other hand, were found to