Hand hygiene

Nurs Stand. 2004 Jun;18(40):45-51; quiz 52, 54. doi: 10.7748/ns2004.06.18.40.45.c3632.

Abstract

This article explains the reasons associated with low compliance with hand hygiene policies. The authors suggest a range of strategies that nurses can adopt to reduce the number of avoidable infections developed by patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Guideline Adherence*
  • Hand Disinfection / methods
  • Hand Disinfection / standards*
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods
  • Infection Control / standards*
  • Nursing Staff / education
  • Nursing Staff / standards
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • United Kingdom