ASCs often seek Joint Commission1 accreditation to demonstrate their commitment to patient safety and quality care. Earning ambulatory care accreditation builds credibility among patients, payers and ...

We have updated this guidance to include information on hand hygiene in dental practice ... practices advises providers to use the Infection Prevention Society’s audit tool. Cleaning contractors ...

Patients were instructed to scan the QR code to access the audit form which included three questions regarding which location they were at, if the HCWs performed hand hygiene and if the patient ...

the use of a limited audit duration (between July and September of each year) as a surrogate for compliance throughout the year and (4) the lack of inclusion of UTIs in the HAI rates. Hand hygiene ...

Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing the spread of infections, including respiratory illnesses and drug-resistant superbugs, especially in healthcare settings. Proper handwashing techniques ...

The doctor also shared how to increase awareness about hand hygiene in children. In the post-COVID era, hand hygiene has taken on greater importance in our daily lives. The pandemic served as a ...

While hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections and diseases, many myths surround it, warns Dr Tejas Gohel, consultant microbiologist and ...

As the world approaches World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that hand hygiene is not just a luxury but a fundamental element of safe and effective ...

24 Adaptation is necessary before hand hygiene audit tools can be used in settings other than wards, but little guidance is available. We propose four solutions to contain hand transmission (see table ...

By including a comprehensive hand hygiene audit function, the application extends its utility, providing an all-in-one auditing solution. This powerful tool's key features include easy record ...