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BACKGROUND: Improper stethoscope hygiene has been found to contribute to the development of health care associated infections, which affects approximately one in every 30 hospitalized patients. Various pathogens have been found on the stethoscopes of health care workers. METHOD: A correlational descriptive design was used to compare stethoscopes from 117 nursing students. Sterile swab samples were obtained from four separate areas of each stethoscope. Samples were plated and incubated for 24 to 48 hours. RESULTS: Bacteria were found on all parts of the stethoscopes from both undergraduate and graduate nursing students, with the earpiece having the highest percentage of contamination. Staphylococcus was the most prevalent microbe found on all four swab sites. CONCLUSION: Educating students about stethoscope hygiene and consistently reinforcing it in practice are essential to reduce the transmission of pathogens in the health care environment. Nurses can model best practice with students and other disciplines to increase the likelihood of adherence. [J Nurs Educ. 2021;60(5):277-280.].
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Educação em Enfermagem , Higiene , Estetoscópios , Infecção Hospitalar/prevenção & controle , Educação em Enfermagem/normas , Educação em Enfermagem/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Estetoscópios/normas , Estetoscópios/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
Immunization is crucial to maintaining public health. This article addresses the benefits of childhood vaccinations and educates parents on the myths surrounding possible adverse reactions.
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Segurança , Vacinas , Criança , Humanos , Lactente , Relações Enfermeiro-Paciente , Pais/educação , Pais/psicologia , Saúde Pública , Medição de Risco , Vacinas/efeitos adversosAssuntos
Infecções Protozoárias do Sistema Nervoso Central/enfermagem , Infecções Protozoárias do Sistema Nervoso Central/epidemiologia , Infecções Protozoárias do Sistema Nervoso Central/fisiopatologia , Humanos , Relações Enfermeiro-Paciente , Diagnóstico de Enfermagem , Educação de Pacientes como Assunto , Fatores de Risco , Estados Unidos/epidemiologiaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Neglect accounts for over 70% of child maltreatment and carries significant sequelae. Identification of psychosocial determinants of health may allow pediatric providers to ameliorate precursors of child neglect. METHODS: Data were collected 1 month before and after implementation of the Well-Child Care Visit, Evaluation, Community Resources, Advocacy, Referral, Education (i.e., WE-CARE) screen at all well-child visits. Social workers recorded number and types of referrals, and providers completed surveys. RESULTS: Analysis of 602 completed screens (75% capture rate) showed 377 families (63%) with at least one need and 198 (33% overall, 53% of those with positive results) indicating a desire to discuss. Of families requesting assistance, 122 (62%) connected with a social worker, and total referrals increased after implementation. Provider surveys supported an increased frequency of and comfort with assessing families for certain risk factors, and screening was not perceived to interrupt clinic flow. CONCLUSION: Standardized screening identifies families at risk for neglect, improves provider comfort, and minimally affects flow. Identification of psychosocial needs should be part of routine preventive care.
