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Implementing AORN recommended practices for hand hygiene.

Marcia Patrick, Sharon A Van Wicklin

|April 3, 2012

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Implementing updated Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) hand hygiene guidelines is crucial. This involves detailed product selection, personnel education, and robust monitoring for effective infection control in perioperative settings.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare
Infection Control
Perioperative Nursing

Background:

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has revised its recommended practices for hand hygiene.
Previous guidelines have been expanded and reorganized to address current challenges in perioperative settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the implementation of the revised AORN Recommended Practices for Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting.
To provide guidance on product selection, personnel education, and compliance monitoring.

Main Methods:

Review and implementation of expanded AORN guidelines.
Incorporation of specific activity statements on water temperature, dispenser controls, and product requirements.
Development of educational programs for personnel on hand hygiene techniques and product use.
Establishment of competency evaluation and compliance monitoring measures.

Main Results:

The revised guidelines offer comprehensive recommendations for hand hygiene practices.
Successful implementation requires end-user input in product selection and evaluation.
Effective programs include education on product composition, safety, and usage.
Multiple methods for competency evaluation and compliance monitoring are available.

Conclusions:

Adherence to updated AORN hand hygiene practices is essential for patient safety.
A successful hand hygiene program necessitates a multi-faceted approach including education and monitoring.
Continuous evaluation and adaptation of hand hygiene protocols are vital for infection prevention.