Objective The objective was to conduct a systematic review describing the competencies
required from nurses working in neonatal intensive care settings. Design Systematic review …

Background Hand hygiene is recognized as an important measure to prevent healthcare-
associated infections. Hand hygiene adherence among healthcare workers is associated …

Objectives Health professional burnout has been associated with suboptimal care and
reduced patient safety. However, the extent to which burnout influences hand hygiene …

Results: The results showed that the majority of participants were male173 (86.5%), had BA
degree 161 (80.5%) and were married 155 (70.5%). Most of nurses 77 (38.5%) had working …

Abstract Introduction: Nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections are one of the most
important issues in patients' health and safety. They result in prolonged stay and emerging …

Background: Nursing surveillance is the key to patient safety as nurses can
preventiatrogenic harm and protect patients in intensive care unit (ICU) from medical errors …

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the knowledgeof nurses on early identification of acute kidney
injury (AKI) in intensive care, emergency and hospitalization units. METHOD A prospective …

Background The aims of the study were to assess the level of knowledge, the attitudes and
the adherence to evidence-based recommendations for surgical site infection (SSI) …

Midwives and nurses should use the standard precautions as the basic level of infection
control precautions when delivering care to all patients, regardless of their presumed …

Background: Poor hand hygiene is an important source of infection, but maintaining hand
hygiene is the most important measure to prevent infections. Hand hygiene compliance and …