Evaluation of a Handwashing Intervention to Reduce Respiratory Illness Rates in Senior Day-Care Centers

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Mar 1999 English Publisher:Cambridge University Press (CUP)Journal:Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, volume 20, pages 200-202 (issn: 0899-823X, eissn: 1559-6834,

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Authors: A R, Falsey; M M, Criddle; J E, Kolassa; R M, McCann; C A, Brower; W J, Hall;

doi: 10.1086/501612

pmid: 10100548

Evaluation of a Handwashing Intervention to Reduce Respiratory Illness Rates in Senior Day-Care Centers

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Abstract To decrease respiratory infections in senior day care, staff were educated on viral transmission and the value of hand washing. Fanny packs with alcohol foam supplemented hand washing and were alternated monthly between centers. Infection rates were unchanged with alcohol foam use. The intervention year's infection rate was significantly lower than the previous 3 years, suggesting a benefit of education.

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University of Rochester
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Rochester General Hospital
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Keywords

Adult, Male, Infection Control, New York, Virus Diseases, Humans, Female, Respiratory Tract Infections, Day Care, Medical, Aged, Hand Disinfection

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