A Pilot Study: Wireless Motion Sensor for Improving Hand Hygiene in a Contact Isolation Room

A Pilot Study: Wireless Motion Sensor for Improving Hand Hygiene in a Contact Isolation Room

Inconsistent hand hygiene is a risk factor for the development of hospital-acquired infections. In a pilot study to improve hand hygiene, we tested the ability of a spoken reminder triggered by a wireless motion sensor to influence hand hygiene adherence in a hospital room requiring contact precauti...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of infection control 2016-06, Vol.44 (6), p.S29-S29
Hauptverfasser: Hou, Cindy, DO, MBA, FACOI, Steer, Robert A., Ed.D, Rosenberg, Mitchell C., MD
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Hands
Hygiene
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Motion detectors
Nosocomial infections
Sensors
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Zusammenfassung:Inconsistent hand hygiene is a risk factor for the development of hospital-acquired infections. In a pilot study to improve hand hygiene, we tested the ability of a spoken reminder triggered by a wireless motion sensor to influence hand hygiene adherence in a hospital room requiring contact precautions.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.188