Hand hygiene as a caring practice: a reflection on professional responsibility
ABSTRACT Hand hygiene represents a fundamental nursing care practice and is traditionally considered the most important and effective measure in the prevention and control of healthcare-related infections. However, studies indicate that adherence to the procedure is unsatisfactory throughout the wor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem
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| Series: | Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem |
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| Online Access: | http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672017000200442&lng=en&tlng=en |
| Summary: | ABSTRACT Hand hygiene represents a fundamental nursing care practice and is traditionally considered the most important and effective measure in the prevention and control of healthcare-related infections. However, studies indicate that adherence to the procedure is unsatisfactory throughout the world, and show low adherence rates. In a context in which patient safety stands out as a priority, this text submits refl ections about professional responsibility when not adhering to hand hygiene practices, and ethical aspects related to this conduct. |
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| ISSN: | 1984-0446 |