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Hand Washing Essay

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As an advance practice nurse, I would integrate evidence-based principles by keeping myself up to date on current nursing research. For instance, hand washing is a simple practice based on evidence that has shown to decrease spread of infections from one person to another. In my daily practice, I wash my hands before and after seeing each patient. Many research studies have shown handing washing is simplest and most effective way to prevent spread of infections in any environment such as home or in a clinical setting. I always stop and remind staff when I see them going in patient room without disinfecting their hands. Also, when I discharge patients I educate them on importance of hand washing to prevent spread of germs. I have joined emergency

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