Abstract
We observed adherence with hand hygiene in 14 units at 4 hospitals with varying sink-to-bed ratios (range, 1:1 to 1:6). Adherence was less than 50% in all units and there was no significant trend toward improved hand hygiene with increased sink-to-bed ratios.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Cross Infection / prevention & control
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Facility Design and Construction
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Guideline Adherence*
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Hand Disinfection / standards*
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Hospitals, Community
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Hospitals, Public
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Hospitals, University
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Humans
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Infection Control / standards*
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Nursing Homes
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*