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Relationship between systems-level factors and hand hygiene adherence.
January 9, 2011
Dunn-Navarra A-M, Cohen B, Stone PW, et al. J Nurs Care Qual. 2011;26(1):30-38.
This study found that organizations that prioritized teamwork—specifically by using morning huddles among nurses—reported higher rates of hand hygiene. Although system factors may play a role in suboptimal hand hygiene, some observers have argued for greater emphasis on individual responsibility in this area.
