Hand hygiene compliance in the critical care setting: A comparative study of 2 different alcohol handrub formulations

Marra, Alexandre R.; Camargo, Thiago Zinsly Sampaio; Cardoso, Vanessa Jonas; Moura, Denis Faria; Andrade, Emerson Casemiro de; Wentzcovitch, Juliana; Rocha, Alex Sandro Santos da; Santos, Oscar Fernando Pavão dos; Edmond, Michael B.

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2012.02.018

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“…B. In-person direct observation can be streamlined using a mobile handheld device rather than paper and pen to capture adherence data. Commercially available programs like iScrub for iOS mobile devices 29,45 can be used, or an application for a mobile device can be developed in house 46 " 48 to help standardize data collection. Use of these devices requires substantial investment by healthcare institutions or the use of personal rather than institutional devices for hand hygiene observations.…”

Section: Methods For Hand Hygiene Adherence Measurementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene

Ellingson

Haas

Aiello

et al. 2014

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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Previously published guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations for hand hygiene in healthcare facilities. The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format, update recommendations with the most current scientific evidence, and elucidate topics that warrant clarification or more robust research. Additionally, this document is designed to assist healthcare facilities in implementing hand hygiene adherence improvement programs, including efforts to optimize hand hygiene product use, monitor and report back hand hygiene adherence data, and promote behavior change. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

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Section: Methods For Hand Hygiene Adherence Measurementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…23,28 Operationally, the entry and exit method is easier to institute for measurement purposes and respects patient privacy. 23 ' 29 Emphasis on moment 1 and moment 4 (or 5) also highlights the priority for reducing cross-transmission of pathogens in health care.…”

Section: Section 2: Background -Strategies To Measure Hand Hygiene Admentioning

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Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene

Ellingson

Haas

Aiello

et al. 2014

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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“…It is not clear, however, if the use of more tolerant formulations (liquids, gels, or foams) would have a positive effect on compliance [20].…”

Section: Hand Hygienementioning

confidence: 99%

Making Wise Choices When Incorporating Technology for Infection Control Prevention

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Espig

D’Aló

et al. 2013

Curr Treat Options Infect Dis

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Healthcare workers are challenged with providing quality care in a variety of clinical settings, while optimizing the use of available resources. Although various novel approaches in preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) have been introduced, best practices have yet to be consolidated. The use of sophisticated technology such as antiinfective devices can improve yields and reduce nosocomial infections while optimizing the use of staff time, but we would emphasize that this benefit is modest in most cases, and is easily undone when the focus of concern lies not in the attention to proper aseptic technique, judicious use, and adequate clinical setting for these devices, but on poor implementation that relies only on their infection-prevention properties. This paper intends to review recent publications in key target areas regarding the prevention of HAIs and to discuss the incorporation of technology to achieve overall improvement in the healthcare setting. PurposeHealthcare workers are challenged with providing quality care in a variety of clinical settings, while optimizing the use of available resources. As physicians, we seek to offer our patients the best possible medical attention, and making use of available evidence is of paramount importance. Unfortunately, the high cost of some of the industry's technological interventions may restrict their applicability.Certain advances in infection control practices and crosscontamination prevention have been difficult to implement, especially when low adherence, varying protocols, and equipment availability are taken into account. Although there have been novel approaches to preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), best practices have yet to be consolidated. This paper will review recent publications in key target areas regarding the prevention of HAIs and will discuss the incorporation of technology to achieve overall improvement in the healthcare setting.

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“…Although it is a simple, inexpensive, and effective measure, hand hygiene compliance often remains obstinately low, with estimated compliance rates below 50%. 31,32 The ideal targets for hand hygiene compliance rates have been estimated in a number of studies. McBryde et al 11 estimated that a compliance rate of at least 48% was required to eradicate MRSA colonization, whereas the figure estimated by Pressley et al 22 was 70% for the same pathogen.…”

Section: Effectiveness Of Infection Control Measures Investigated Usimentioning

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Optimizing Hospital Infection Control: The Role of Mathematical Modeling

Doan

Kong

Kirkpatrick

et al. 2014

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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Multidrug-resistant bacteria are major causes of nosocomial infections and are associated with considerable morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Preventive strategies have therefore become increasingly important. Mathematical modeling has been widely used to understand the transmission dynamics of nosocomial infections and the quantitative effects of infection control measures. This review will explore the principles of mathematical modeling used in nosocomial infections and discuss the effectiveness of infection control measures investigated using mathematical modeling.

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Hand hygiene compliance in the critical care setting: A comparative study of 2 different alcohol handrub formulations

Cited by 21 publications

References 17 publications

Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene

Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene

Making Wise Choices When Incorporating Technology for Infection Control Prevention

Optimizing Hospital Infection Control: The Role of Mathematical Modeling

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