Hand hygiene
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
;
: 13-20, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-766448
ABSTRACT
Healthcare-associated infections are a major concern in relation to patient safety. Of the numerous interventions for infection control, hand hygiene is the main factor that reduces the transmission of nosocomial pathogens. In this review, we cover the history of hand hygiene, evidence supporting its efficacy, and its importance. Then, we briefly introduce the 2017 hand hygiene guidelines of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Main subject:
Infection Control
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Patient Safety
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Hand Hygiene
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Hand
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Korea
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Medical Association
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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