Does the Use of Audits Decrease the Infection Rate in a Medical Care Setting?

Authors

Kylie Borchert, Dakota State University
Kristel K. Bakker, Dakota State University

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Description

Nosocomial infections are a significant health concern in medical settings. Reports of low compliance rates with hand hygiene standards, guidelines of which are outlined and mandated by the CDC and WHO, are frequent. Factors contributing to nonadherence include lack of knowledge and an unclear understanding of correct techniques (4). Evidence shows that improved hand hygiene can reduce infection rates (1), especially when healthcare providers are included in interventions that aim to improve compliance (4).

Publication Date

2025

Recommended Citation

Borchert, Kylie and Bakker, Kristel K., "Does the Use of Audits Decrease the Infection Rate in a Medical Care Setting?" (2025). Annual Research Symposium. 54.
https://scholar.dsu.edu/research-symposium/54