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Hygiene practices in healthcare settings

Abstract

An educational intervention on antimicrobial stewardship, use of the McGeer-Stone Criteria, and an Infection Decision Algorithm was presented to licensed nurses at a large California SNF. Pre and post-education medical records audits were done and a post-education Nurse Survey from licensed nurses was collected to determine the impact of education.

Author Details

Gloria M. Escalona, DNP, RN, PHN, Nightingale Senior Care, LLC, Daly City, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Mu Nu

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Antimicrobial Stewardship, Nurse Education, Nursing Homes

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Results of an educational intervention and barriers to antimicrobial stewardship in a skilled nursing facility

Washington, DC, USA

An educational intervention on antimicrobial stewardship, use of the McGeer-Stone Criteria, and an Infection Decision Algorithm was presented to licensed nurses at a large California SNF. Pre and post-education medical records audits were done and a post-education Nurse Survey from licensed nurses was collected to determine the impact of education.