Evaluation of a handwashing intervention to reduce respiratory illness rates in senior day-care centers

Authors
Falsey, AR Criddle, MM Kolassa, JE McCann, RM Brower, CA Hall, WJ
Citation
Ar. Falsey et al., Evaluation of a handwashing intervention to reduce respiratory illness rates in senior day-care centers, INFECT CONT, 20(3), 1999, pp. 200-202
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health
Journal title
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
ISSN journal
0899823X → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
200 - 202
Database
ISI
SICI code
0899-823X(199903)20:3<200:EOAHIT>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
To decrease respiratory infections in senior day care, staff were educated on viral transmission and the value of hand washing. Fanny packs with alcoh ol foam supplemented hand washing and were alternated monthly between cente rs. Infection rates were unchanged with alcohol foam use. The intervention year's infection rate was significantly lower than the previous 3 years, su ggesting a benefit of education.