Compliance with handwashing in intensive care unit in university hospitals of La Havana

Autores: Guanche Garcell Humberto, Núñez Labrador Luisa, Morales Pérez Clara, Fresneda Septiem Gloria

Resumen

Observational study to determine handwashing’s compliance was carry out in Care Units of Havana University Hospitals. Compliance with social and hygienic handwashing was 62.9% and 58.1%, better in neonatal ICUs (95.2%), and in nurses (66.4%). Is necessary to strengthen educational program and apply interventional strategies.

Palabras clave: handwashing’s compliance.

2008-05-13   |   996 visitas   |   Evalua este artículo 0 valoraciones

Vol. 5 Núm.1. Febrero-Abril 2008 Pags. 23-26 MEDICRIT 2008; 5(1)