American journal of infection control
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Am J Infect Control · Sep 2010
Diurnal variation in hand hygiene compliance in a tertiary level multidisciplinary intensive care unit.
Hand hygiene compliance among health care providers is considered to be the single most effective factor to reduce hospital acquired infections. Despite continuous education and awareness, compliance with hand hygiene guidelines has remained low, particularly during evening shifts. ⋯ Whereas compliance with hand hygiene guidelines was lower at night compared with day, irrespective of discipline in all 3 groups of health care providers, both periods of compliance would benefit from additional training focusing on the importance of hand hygiene around the clock.
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Am J Infect Control · Aug 2010
Evaluation of interventions to reduce catheter-associated bloodstream infection: continuous tailored education versus one basic lecture.
This study evaluated the impact of 2 models of educational intervention on rates of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CVC-BSIs). ⋯ Personal customized, continuous intervention seems to develop a "culture of prevention" and is more effective than single intervention, leading to a sustained reduction of infection rates.
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Am J Infect Control · Aug 2010
Influenza vaccination and sick leave practices and perceptions reported by health care workers in ambulatory care settings.
We examined annual influenza vaccination and sick leave practices and perceptions among 627 health care workers (HCWs) in ambulatory care settings in King County, Washington using a self-report questionnaire. Most medical practitioners (85%), but fewer other HCWs (nurses, nurse's aides, allied health professionals, administrative; 55%-64%) reported receiving an annual influenza vaccination; only 31% of HCWs reported routinely taking sick leave for influenza-like illness.