Hand Hygiene Journey
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Kim A. Hodgin, MSN, Nursing Administration, Cone Health, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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- Gamma Zeta
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Abstract
Hand hygiene practice is considered to be the most effective strategy for patient safety. Engagement strategies involving all hospital staff are necessary to increase hand hygiene compliance for patient safety. It is imperative to keep hand hygiene at top of mind for everyone, make it fun and hold staff accountable.
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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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2017-10-09T19:27:54Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
Category Information
| Evidence Level | |
| Keywords | Hand Hygiene Compliance; Patient Safety; Staff Motivation and Compliance |
Conference Information
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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