Hand decontamination practices and the appropriate use of gloves in two adult intensive care units in Malaysia

Hand decontamination practices and the appropriate use of gloves in two adult intensive care units in Malaysia

Background: Hand decontamination is a critical infection control practice in the prevention of nosocomial infection. This study was conducted to observe the hand hygiene practices of nurses and doctors in two intensive care units (ICUs) in Malaysia. Methodology: Staff members were observed during...

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Main Authors: Supaletchimi Gopal Katherason, Lin Naing, Kamarudin Jaalam, Nik Abdullah Nik Mohamad, Kavita Bhojwani, Najah Dato' Seri Hj Harussani, Asma Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2009-12-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
hand hygiene
hand decontamination
gloves
healthcare personal
intensive care unit
education program
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/593
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