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Why even good physicians do not wash their hands.

September 16, 2015

Redelmeier DA, Shafir E. BMJ Qual Saf. 2015;24(12):744-7.

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Insufficient hand hygiene compliance is a universal problem in health care settings. This commentary discusses behavioral, affective, cognitive, and social factors that explain poor hand hygiene. The authors suggest that attention to these elements is required to implement sustainable improvement strategies.

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