International Journal of Nursing & Clinical Practices Volume 4 (2017), Article ID 4:IJNCP-217, 1 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2017/217
https://doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2017/217
Commentary
Hand Hygiene of Nurses and Patient Safety
Abstract
Introduction: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective measures to prevent hospital acquired infections and improve patient safety.
Aim: To state how important is for nurses to get hand hygiene in their everyday practice in order to be safe for their patients.
Method: A review of articles with key words “hand, hygiene, hand, safety, nurse, and guideline”.
Results: Infectious diseases are a particular risk to the very young, the elderly, those with a pre-existing disease, and people with a compromised immune system. Nurses need to wash their hands not only to prevent them from getting sick, but to protect their patients from acquiring health-care associated infections.