RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Handwashing compliance: What works?
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 325
OP 334
VO 68
IS 4
A1 Serkey, Janet M.
A1 Hall, Gerri S.
YR 2001
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/68/4/325.abstract
AB Health care personnel—particularly physicians—do a poor job of complying with national handwashing guidelines, yet handwashing is the cornerstone of infection control. New products designed to increase compliance are available, such as automated handwashing machines, but their clinical benefits have not been fully studied. The best solution for now may be to continue awareness campaigns and education programs, ensure access to sinks and appropriate antiseptic products, and promote the use of alcohol disinfectants when handwashing is not possible.