Assessing Hand Washing Techniques Among Nurses in Ecuador

Authors

Cora Yoose, Brigham Young University
Dr. Ana Birkhead, Brigham Young University

Keywords

hand washing techniques, nurses, Ecuador, infection

College

Nursing

Abstract

Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is described as infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting. HAI is a problem in the health care setting that can be drastically curtailed by the implementation of proper hand hygiene practice. Increased cost of care for patients and the increased incidence of death are associated with HAI. Hand washing is the single most important measure to prevent transmission of infection. Indeed, hand hygiene is a very simple and cost effective way to prevent HAI.

Recommended Citation

Yoose, Cora and Birkhead, Dr. Ana (2013) "Assessing Hand Washing Techniques Among Nurses in Ecuador," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1639.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1639