Impact of health care worker policy awareness on hand hygiene and urinary catheter care in nursing homes: Results of a self-reported survey

Utilizing a self-administered questionnaire in 440 health care workers (81% response rate), we evaluated the impact of health care workers policy awareness on hand hygiene and urinary catheter care in nursing homes. We show that health care workers aware of their nursing home policies are more likel...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2013-06, Vol.41 (6), p.e55-e57
Hauptverfasser:	Montoya, Ana, MD, Chen, Shu, MS, Galecki, Andrzej, MD, PhD, McNamara, Sara, MPH, MT(ASCP), Lansing, Bonnie, LPN, Mody, Lona, MD, MSc
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Attitude of Health Personnel Catheter-Related Infections - nursing Catheter-Related Infections - prevention & control Catheters Gloves, Protective Hand Hygiene Health care policy Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Policy Healthcare workers Homes for the Aged Humans Hygiene Infection Control Infection Control - methods Infection prevention Infectious Disease Medical personnel Michigan Nurses Nurses' Aides Nursing Homes Self Report Surveys and Questionnaires Urinary Catheterization - nursing
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Zusammenfassung:	Utilizing a self-administered questionnaire in 440 health care workers (81% response rate), we evaluated the impact of health care workers policy awareness on hand hygiene and urinary catheter care in nursing homes. We show that health care workers aware of their nursing home policies are more likely to report wearing gloves and practicing hand hygiene as per evidence-based recommendations during urinary catheter care compared with those who are unaware of their facility policies.
ISSN:	0196-6553 1527-3296
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajic.2012.09.024