October 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM EDT, 12:00 PM CDT, 11:00 AM MDT, 10:00 AM PDT
(60 minutes)

 Speaker: Lillian A. Burns, MT, MPH, CIC

 

Duration: 60 minutes

 

Webinar Description: The presentation will:

1. Address the role that skin integrity plays in the acquisition of microorganisms
2. Discuss the importance of consistent, effective hand hygiene practices
3. Describe factors that influence non-compliance with hand hygiene practices
4. Discuss contact dermatitis
5. Describe strategies to reduce hand irritation that result from frequent hand washing
6. Discuss the importance of a comprehensive organization-wide hand hygiene program supported by the organization's leadership.

 

Learning Objectives- At the end of this presentation the participant will be able to:

• Name two factors that contribute to dermatitis
• Describe the role of skin integrity
• Name two strategies to improve the condition of the hands
• Name two methods to improve hand hygiene practices

 

APIC thanks 2009 IIPW Presenting Sponsor 3M Heath Care for their generous support through an unrestricted educational grant.

 

 

Group Site License: Registration includes one internet connection and one telephone connection at one location and an unlimited number of participants from your organization in one listening room.

 

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