Going Dotty: a practical guide for installing new hand hygiene products.
This report distills our experiences coordinating the installation of a new commercial line of hand hygiene products in a large, integrated health care region in Western Canada into a practical guide that can benefit infection control professionals. Some key considerations while managing such a large hand hygiene products installation are stakeholder collaboration, management of occupational hand dermatitis, housekeeping support, and communication.
Infection Prevention and Control Program, Calgary Health Region, Calgary, AB, Canada. kathryn.bush@calgaryhealthregion.ca
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Bush
Manuel W
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Gwyneth
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Meyers
Pamela
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Armstrong
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Stoesz
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