| Literature DB >> 27061257 |
Nai-Chung N Chang1, Heather S Reisinger2, Andrew R Jesson3, Marin L Schweizer2, Daniel J Morgan4, Graeme N Forrest5, Eli N Perencevich6.
Abstract
We compared the ability to observe hand hygiene opportunities using the World Health Organization My 5 Moments method to the Entry/Exit method. Under covert direct observation, Entry/Exit method opportunities were observed at all times. My 5 Moments were observable in 32.3% of episodes, with a lower rate in wards versus intensive care units (28.0% vs 39.4%; P < .01). In US hospitals, the Entry/Exit method appears to be more feasible for directly observed hand hygiene compliance monitoring due to line-of-sight issues and other barriers. Published by Elsevier Inc.Keywords: Handwashing; Infection prevention; infection control
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27061257 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.02.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Infect Control ISSN: 0196-6553 Impact factor: 2.918