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Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of infection prevention in healthcare settings and is particularly critical in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where patients are highly vulnerable due to immature immune systems and frequent exposure to invasive procedures. Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates. Evidence consistently identifies proper hand hygiene as the single most effective intervention to reduce HAIs in NICUs. Despite its simplicity, compliance among healthcare workers is often suboptimal, influenced by factors such as workload and accessibility of hand hygiene resources.
Publication Date
6-16-2026
Disciplines
Health Services Administration | Infectious Disease | Quality Improvement
Recommended Citation
Jones, J, Van Middendorp, E, Wendt, L. The Power of proximity: Driving hand hygiene compliance through sanitizer placement. Presented at: APIC26; 2026 June 16. Nashville, TN.
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APIC26, Nashville, TN, June 15-17, 2026.