Compliance with guidelines on effective hand hygiene.
This article outlines in detail the processes involved in effective hand hygiene, as well as the responsibilities of nurses in relation to hand hygiene as a method of maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. It also makes some recommendations to improve hand hygiene and reduce risk.
Bissett
Linda
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NHS Tayside Primary Care Division, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth.
D019983:Guideline Adherence; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000592:standards*