Knowledge & Compliance on Hand Hygiene among Staff Nurses Working In Community Health Centers – Literature Review

Journal Title: Journal of Nursing Today - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 2

Abstract

The current study aims to assess knowledge & compliance on hand hygiene among staff nurses working in selected community health centers employing literature review as the methodology. Multiple databases were searched focusing of the hand hygiene knowledge and adherence with the practice to prevent spreading of hospital acquired infection. It was concluded that to prevent spreading of infection, proper knowledge and practice have to follow on hand hygiene.

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Anjali U. Bhatt, Anil Sharma

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Anjali U. Bhatt, Anil Sharma (2016). Knowledge & Compliance on Hand Hygiene among Staff Nurses Working In Community Health Centers – Literature Review. Journal of Nursing Today, 1(2), 1-10. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-420765