title: Handwashing in health care.
abstract: Noncompliance with handwashing is a significant problem in the health care setting. Numerous studies demonstrate that strategies can be implemented to improve compliance with handwashing. This information has relevance for all areas of nursing practice.
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University, Tempe, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mayone-Ziomek
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States