What actions can be implemented to prevent water dispersal and the potential spread of waterborne pathogens from sinks?
What should I do if I cannot leave the patient to perform hand hygiene?
Is wearing hand and wrist jewelry (ie, rings, bracelets, watches) an acceptable practice for personnel working in the perioperative environment?
Do I have to stop and perform hand hygiene between clean tasks?
Why are electronic faucets considered high-risk hardware?
What frequency of hand moisturizer application is necessary as a preventive measure for hand dermatitis?
Can alcohol-based surgical hand rub dispensers be placed in the OR?
Is a traditional hand scrub required for initial surgical hand antisepsis?
Do alcohol-based hand hygiene products have an expiration date? If so, are they still effective after the expiration date?
What does “v/v” indicate on the alcohol-based hand rub label?
What type of alcohol should be the active ingredient in alcohol-based hand hygiene products used in the health care setting?
What is the ideal fingernail length for members of the perioperative team?
Can nail lacquer be worn by personnel in the OR?
What is the difference between artificial nails and enhanced nail lacquer?