Recently, the advent of waterless, alcohol-based skin degermer and elimination of artificial nails have been recognized as other important interventions for preventing infection.
Objective: Hand hygiene has historically been identified as an important intervention for preventing infection acquired in health care settings. Kaiser Permanente National Hand Hygiene Programīarnes, Sue Barron, Dana Becker, Linda Canola, Teresa Salemi, Charles The Division of Research within KP-MCP conducts, publishes, and disseminates high-quality epidemiologic and health services research to improve the health and medical care of Kaiser Permanente members and the society at large. Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Programs ( KP-MCP)