Kristie Howlett, MS, RN, CNS, AOCNS®, from Sutter Roseville Medical Center, describes that after a baseline assessment there was only a 30% usage rate of the hand wipes among patients. In order to increase use the study focused on increasing education by creating posters, brochures, and increasing one-on-one education.

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Kristie Howlett from Sutter Roseville Medical Center on her Patient Hand Wiping Trial

Kristie Howlett on her Patient Hand Wiping Trial

Kristie Howlett, MS, RN, CNS, AOCNS® from the Sutter Roseville Medical Center describes the push for healthcare workers to wash their hands but she mentions that the information to offer incentive for patients to wash their hands is lacking. From her research she examined possible solutions to help increase patient hand washing.

Kristie Howlett from the Sutter Roseville Medical Center on the Importance of Patient Hand Wiping

Kristie Howlett, MS, RN

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Kristie Howlett on her Patient Hand Wiping Trial

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