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Hand inspection cabinets as an aid to washing technique

Article Abstract:

A study aims is to discover if self-assessment of hand washing techniques would help staff to improve practice. Conclusions reveal that a programme of self-assessment of hand washing technique raised self-awareness of hand washing techniques and allowed changes to practice where required.

Author: Bissett, Linda, Craig, Karen
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005

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The control of urinary tract infection in hospitalized older people

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Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common hospital-acquired infection (HAI). The problem of (UTI) in older patients, a group in which its incidence is high and where it is a cause of increased morbidity, is examined.

Author: Bissett, Linda
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
Care and treatment, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Urinary tract infections

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Improving infection control in the community

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The article discusses about the clean your hands campaign in the community as a means to improve infection control in the community.

Author: Weaving, Paul
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
Health promotion, Infection control

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Methods, Hand washing, Handwashing
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