Reducing ESKAPE Transmission in the Operating Room

Description

This study is designed to examine the impact of a personalized, body worn alcohol dispenser on the epidemiology of ESKAPE transmission in the anesthesia work area for patients undergoing surgery requiring general anesthesia.

Conditions

Surgical Procedure, Unspecified

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Study overview

This study is designed to examine the impact of a personalized, body worn alcohol dispenser on the epidemiology of ESKAPE transmission in the anesthesia work area for patients undergoing surgery requiring general anesthesia.

Reducing Intraoperative ESKAPE (Enterococcus, S. Aureus, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Enterobacter Spp.) Transmission Via Use of an Evidence-Based, Hand Hygiene Program Optimized by OR PathTrac

Reducing ESKAPE Transmission in the Operating Room

Condition
Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Iowa City

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    18 Years to

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    ALL

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    Yes

    Collaborators and Investigators

    University of Iowa,

    Andrew Pugely, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Iowa

    Study Record Dates

    2024-12-01