National survey of hand antisepsis practices

Date
2007-01-01
Authors
Tanner, Judith
Fakis, A.
Blunsden, C.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
1467-1026
2515-7949
Volume Title
Publisher
National Association of Theatre Nurses
Peer reviewed
Abstract
Description
The findings from this study led to the development of a Trust-wide hand antisepsis protocol at Derby Hospitals NHS Acute Trust. The article, showing widespread usage of surgical scrubbing brushes, was also used to secure funding from the Association of Perioperative Practice to research their effectiveness in reducing bacteria.
Keywords
RAE 2008, UoA 11 Nursing and Midwifery
Citation
Tanner, J., Fakis, A., Blunsden, C. (2007) National survey of hand antisepsis practices. Journal of Perioperative Practice, 17 (1), pp. 27-38.
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