Improved compliance with universal precautions in the operating room following an educational intervention.
Observation of surgical personnel in four specialties (cardiothoracic, general, gynecologic, and orthopedic) in the operating room was performed prior to implementation of an educational intervention designed to improve compliance with Universal Precautions and at 1- and 2-years post-intervention. Use of protective eyewear and double gloving increased following the intervention, whereas the incidence of documented blood and body fluid exposures decreased.
Kim
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Division of Infectious Disease, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Jeffe
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Evanoff
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Mutha
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Freeman
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Fraser
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D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D008923:Missouri; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016635:Universal Precautions / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*