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P130: Assessment of hand hygiene practices at the two children's hospitals in Greece

Year: 2013

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: Hand hygiene (HH) is one of the basic components of the infection control program and is frequently considered synonymous with hand washing. The use of a waterless, alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) is more effective, saves time and promote better compliance than hand washing.

Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control

DOI: 10.1186/2047-2994-2-s1-p130

Authors: S Kouni, K Mougkou, G Kurlaba, C Nteli, A Lourida, S Maroudi-Manta, T Zaoutis, S Coffin

Institutions: Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou Children's Hospital, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control in Healthcare

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,290

OpenAlex ID: W2016172918

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