In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for hand hygiene.
Articles:
Behavior Modification is Key to Boosting Hand Hygiene Compliance, Avoiding Survey Deficiencies
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/behavior-modification-key-boosting-hand-hygiene-compliance-avoiding-survey-deficiencies
Studies:
Researchers Investigate Impact of Wearable ABHR Dispensers on Hand Hygiene Compliance
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/researchers-investigate-impact-wearable-abhr-dispensers-hand-hygiene-compliance
Study Explores Impact of Hand-Drying Method on Contamination and Bacteria Levels in Hospital Washrooms
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/study-explores-impact-hand-drying-method-contamination-and-bacteria-levels-hospital
Increasing Tolerance of Hospital Enterococcus faecium to Handwash Alcohols
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/increasing-tolerance-hospital-enterococcus-faecium-handwash-alcohols
Alcohol-Based Surgical Hand Preparation: Translating Scientific Evidence Into Clinical Practice
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/alcohol-based-surgical-hand-preparation-translating-scientific-evidence-clinical
Identification of Product Dry-Time as a Primary Driver of ABHR Efficacy
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/identification-product-dry-time-primary-driver-abhr-efficacy
Giving Employees 'Decoy' Sanitizer Options Could Improve Hand Hygiene
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/giving-employees-decoy-sanitizer-options-could-improve-hand-hygiene
Paper Shows Infection Prevention and Control in Clinics is in Everyone's Hands
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/paper-shows-infection-prevention-and-control-clinics-everyones-hands
Hand Hygiene Can Lower Mortality, Antibiotic Prescription Rates in Nursing Homes
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/hand-hygiene/hand-hygiene-can-lower-mortality-antibiotic-prescription-rates-nursing-homes
Rare Disease Day 2024: Spotlight on Rare Infectious Diseases
February 29th 2024Rare Disease Day on February 29, 2024, shines a global light on the impact of rare diseases, including rare infectious diseases. With a focus on early diagnosis and treatment access, this day highlights the struggles of those with rare conditions.
The Neglected Tropical Diseases You’ve Never Heard Of
February 27th 2024The 20 conditions, known as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), are estimated to affect more than 1 billion people, yet many individuals have never heard of them. Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC, discusses 5 of them and what is being done to prevent their spread.
The Benefits of Achieving Certifications and Training in the Field of Infection Prevention
February 20th 2024The field of health care has placed a great emphasis on infection prevention in recent years, making it imperative for professionals in this domain to obtain certifications and additional training. These credentials verify their expertise and enable them to gain access to better job prospects and higher earning potential.