Hand hygiene as a caring practice: a reflection on professional responsibility
ABSTRACT Hand hygiene represents a fundamental nursing care practice and is traditionally considered the most important and effective measure in the prevention and control of healthcare-related infections. However, studies indicate that adherence to the procedure is unsatisfactory throughout the wor...
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Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem |
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Online Access: | http://revodonto.bvsalud.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672017000200442&lng=en&tlng=en |