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Hand Hygeine

Web Cam Used to Monitor Hand Hygiene

GENEVA, Switzerland—Hand hygiene in dialysis care is an extremely important part of quality care; however, the busy pace of a clinic creates the possibility that renal professionally may not adhere to the proper guidelines as much as they should. ...More
August 17, 2011
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
Hi-Tech Hand Hygiene Surveillance

Proper hand hygiene is a critical focus for healthcare providers, especially in dialysis. However, adherence is not always 100 percent, which has led some hospitals and clinics to look for high-tech solutions. ...More
April 25, 2011
Posted in Blog, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
RBT Hand Hygiene Report Coming Soon

It’s often human nature to attack a complex problem with complex solutions. And as complicated as the spread of infection in dialysis clinics and hospitals can be, it’s often the simplest of measures that can help stave off this threat: hand hygiene. ...More
April 11, 2011
Posted in Blog, Practice Management
Study Finds Lapses in Infection Control Practices at ASCs

WASHINGTON—An assessment of nearly 70 ambulatory surgical centers in three states found that lapses in infection control were common, including for practices such as hand hygiene, injection and medication safety and equipment reprocessing, according to a study in the June 9 ...More
June 9, 2010
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
Hand Hygiene: Challenges and Strategies

Despite acknowledgement of the critically important role of hand hygiene in reducing the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms, overall compliance with hand hygiene is less than optimal in healthcare settings. ...More
January 29, 2010
Posted in Articles, Clinical & Pharma, Government & Regulation, Practice Management
Experts to Discuss New Hand Hygiene Discoveries Via Webcast

WASHINGTON—With global health issues such as H1N1 influenza and MRSA driving new infection control concerns, Medline Industries Inc. announced it will hold an exclusive Webcast event on practical hand hygiene solutions featuring experts Dr. Didier Pittet and Dr. Gunter ...More
October 14, 2009
Posted in News, Business, Clinical & Pharma
Viewpoint: Patient Advocate Responds to Infection Control Roundtable

As an unapologetic, outspoken advocate, for patients in all healthcare settings, including dialysis units, I felt duty bound to respond to the RBT Roundtable discussion—Infection Control, posted on August 11. ...More
August 26, 2009
Posted in Articles, Business, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management
Joint Commission Releases Hand Hygiene Monograph

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.—To help healthcare organizations target their efforts in measuring hand hygiene performance, The Joint Commission is releasing “Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence: Overcoming the Challenges.” ...More
April 21, 2009
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma, Government & Regulation
Avian flu concerns outpace preparedness, study says

ROSWELL, Ga.--As the cold and flu season approaches and as concerns about avian flu rise, workplace preparedness is lagging behind, according to a survey from Kimberly-Clark Professional. ...More
September 26, 2006
Posted in News, Business, Clinical & Pharma, Practice Management