Despite significant changes in infection prevention practices since the introduction of the CMS Conditions for Coverage requirements, hand hygiene practices continue to be inconsistent and fall short ...
Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin ...
In the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings, the CDC identifies 15 self-reported factors for poor adherence with hand hygiene. While this ...