title: Effectiveness of a neonatal intensive care unit access intercom linked audiovisual display monitor highlighting infection control procedures.
abstract: This prospective interventional study aimed at increasing knowledge and adherence to 4 infection control standards by visitors to a neonatal intensive care unit. Visitors were interviewed and observed for knowledge of and adherence to the standards pre- and postinstallation of an audiovisual display monitor, which demonstrates handwashing and delivers an auditory and written list of the standards. Handwashing adherence and watch removal improved from 79.2% to 100% and 67% to 89.7%, respectively. Recall of the standards increased from 19% to 81%.
authors: Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, UK. Ula.el-kafrawy@boltonft.nhs.uk
authors: Ula
authors: U
authors: El-Kafrawy
authors: Robert J
authors: RJ
authors: Taylor
authors: Natalie
authors: N
authors: Francis
authors: Emaan
authors: E
authors: Boussabaine
authors: Maysoon
authors: M
authors: Badrideen
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006747:Hospital Communication Systems; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D011446:Prospective Studies
keywords: Hand washing; Jewelry; Nosocomial infection