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Influencing factors of hand hygiene in critical sections of a Brazilian hospital

ABSTRACT ‘Introduction:’ The aim of this study was to monitor adherence to hand hygiene by health professionals working in critical sections and to assess the factors that influenced adherence, such as physical structure of the units, use of procedure gloves, employment bond of the worker, and perception of patient safety climate. ‘Methodology:’ Observational and correlational […]
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Antimicrobial action of ozone gas on surfaces and in the air

ABSTRACT ‘Objective:’ Assess the antimicrobial action of ozone gas (O3) on surfaces and artificially cooled ambient air. ‘Methods:’ Cross-sectional experimental/laboratory study carried out in ten rooms of a medical microbiology research lab, with class 2 biosafety risk. The demarcated surfaces on the floor, wall and counter were assessed in relation to the presence or absence […]
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