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Infectious moments

In BEST.ARTICLE.EVER. on July 19, 2014 at 8:38 am

My favorite article about preventing patient harm through infection prevention. Filed under BEST> ARTICLE>EVER>

Infectious Risk Moments: A Novel, Human Factors–Informed Approach to Infection Prevention. Clark et all (2014)
http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.1086/677166?uid=3739696&uid=2&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21104507319963

We pilot tested a novel human factors–informed concept to identify
infectious risk moments (IRMs) that occur with high frequency
during routine intensive care. Following 30 observation-hours, 28
potential IRMs related to hand hygiene, gloves, and objects were
expert rated. A comprehensive IRM inventory may provide valuable
taxonomy for research, training, and intervention.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2014;35(8):000-000

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