Factors determining poor practice in alcoholic gel hand rub technique in hospital workers

Hautemanière, Alexis; Cunat, Lisiane; Diguio, Nathalie; Vernier, N.; Schall, Catherine; Daval, Marie-Cécile; Ambrogi, Vanina; Tousseul, Sandra; Hunter, Paul R.; Hartemann, Philippe

doi:10.1016/j.jiph.2009.09.005

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“…We found that recovery of potential pathogens was similar from HCP who used alcohol sanitizer versus soap and water, which is generally inconsistent with the findings of others as alcohol-based hand hygiene has been found to be more effective than antiseptic or plain soap [1]. Previous studies have shown reduced hand hygiene compliance among physicians compared to nurses and among men compared to women [9,10]. In this study, men were more likely to have hand carriage of potential pathogens, and we speculate that this finding reflected that more time had elapsed since their last episode of hand hygiene when compared to women.…”

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Multicenter Study of Hand Carriage of Potential Pathogens by Neonatal ICU Healthcare Personnel: Table 1.

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Multicenter Study of Hand Carriage of Potential Pathogens by Neonatal ICU Healthcare Personnel: Table 1.

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“…Maintaining short fingernails decreases the risk of puncturing gloves, harboring pathogens under the nails, impeding proper hand hygiene, and possibly injuring patients. Studies have demonstrated that both artificial nails and nail extenders contribute to contamination of the hands and have led to outbreaks of infection 2‐9 . The hospital where Nurse S is employed allows personnel to wear nail polish, as long as it is freshly applied and not chipped.…”

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Guideline Implementation: Hand Hygiene

Goldberg¹

2017

AORN Journal

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Performing proper hand hygiene and surgical hand antisepsis is essential to reducing the rates of health care-associated infections, including surgical site infections. The updated AORN "Guideline for hand hygiene" provides guidance on hand hygiene and surgical hand antisepsis, the wearing of fingernail polish and artificial nails, proper skin care to prevent dermatitis, the wearing of jewelry, hand hygiene product selection, and quality assurance and performance improvement considerations. This article focuses on key points of the guideline to help perioperative personnel make informed decisions about hand hygiene and surgical hand antisepsis. The key points address the necessity of keeping fingernails and skin healthy, not wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists in the perioperative area, properly performing hand hygiene and surgical hand antisepsis, and involving patients and visitors in hand hygiene initiatives. Perioperative RNs should review the complete guideline for additional information and for guidance when writing and updating policies and procedures.

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“…Recently, studies have looked at the social and behavioural contexts affecting hand hygiene practices. However, much still needs to be learned (25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32). There are no previous studies on hand hygiene determinants in the Egyptian health-care setting.…”

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Determinants of hand hygiene compliance in Egypt: building blocks for a communication strategy

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Bassim

Hafez

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Easter Mediterr Health J

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Hand hygiene of health-care staff is one of the most important interventions in reducing transmission of nosocomial infections. This qualitative study aimed to understand the behavioural determinants of hand hygiene in order to develop sustainable interventions to promote hand hygiene in hospitals. Fourteen focus group discussions were conducted with nurses in 2 university hospitals in Egypt. The interviews were tape recorded and transcribed. Thematic analysis was conducted by 2 independent investigators. The findings highlighted that nurses did not perceive the benefits of hand hygiene, and that they linked the need to wash hands to a sense of dirtiness. Knowledge of hand hygiene and related products was limited and preference for water and soap was obvious. Environmental constraints, lack of role models and social control were identified as barriers for compliance with hand hygiene. A multi-faceted hand hygiene strategy was developed based on existing cultural concepts valued by the hospital staff. RÉSUMÉ L'hygiène des mains du personnel de santé est l'une des interventions les plus importantes pour réduire la transmission des infections nosocomiales. Une étude qualitative visait à comprendre les déterminants comportementaux de l'hygiène des mains afin d'établir des interventions durables pour la promotion de ce type d'hygiène dans les hôpitaux. Quatorze discussions thématiques en groupes ont été organisées avec le personnel infirmier dans deux hôpitaux universitaires en Égypte. Les entretiens ont été enregistrés puis retranscrits. Une analyse thématique a été menée par deux chercheurs indépendants. Les résultats ont mis en évidence le fait que le personnel infirmier ne percevait pas les avantages de l'hygiène des mains, et qu'il reliait le besoin de se laver les mains à une sensation de saleté. Les connaissances en matière d'hygiène des mains et des produits à utiliser étaient limitées et la préférence pour l'eau et le savon était marquée. Les contraintes environnementales, l'absence de modèles à suivre et de contrôle social ont été identifiés comme des obstacles au respect de l'hygiène des mains. Une stratégie d'hygiène des mains multidimensionelle a été mise au point à partir des concepts culturels existants qui étaient importants pour le personnel hospitalier. ‫للتواصل‬ ‫اسرتاتيجية‬ ‫وضع‬ ‫أجل‬ ‫من‬ ‫أساسية‬ ‫نات‬

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Factors determining poor practice in alcoholic gel hand rub technique in hospital workers

Cited by 36 publications

References 38 publications

Multicenter Study of Hand Carriage of Potential Pathogens by Neonatal ICU Healthcare Personnel: Table 1.

Multicenter Study of Hand Carriage of Potential Pathogens by Neonatal ICU Healthcare Personnel: Table 1.

Guideline Implementation: Hand Hygiene

Determinants of hand hygiene compliance in Egypt: building blocks for a communication strategy

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