Task 2

C361 EBP-Task 2 BSNEvidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research

A1. Healthcare problem. Hand Hygiene Compliance in Healthcare System For generations, handwashing with soap and water has been considered a measure of personal hygiene. However, we now know, that neglect of proper hand hygiene in the Healthcare System is associated with infection related to morbidity and mortality.

A2. Significance of the problem. There is a significant problem in many hospitals through out the United States that are related to hospital acquired infections among patients. There have been many studies completed that have shown hand hygiene plays large role in hospital acquired infections. Problems arise when hospital protocols are not followed and that can lead to infections...