Method and kit for promoting hand washing in a non-confrontational manner
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1. A handwashing kit comprising:
- at least one decal;
at least one display card; and
at least one bracelet.
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Abstract
The invention disclosed is a method and kit for promoting hand washing and proper hand hygiene practices to prevent healthcare associated infections and more specifically a method and kit that a patient can use to help ease the intimidation and fear of asking healthcare workers to wash their hands before administering healthcare services to that patient. The kit would include at least one decal or sticker bearing a word cue, at least one display card bearing a word cue, and at least one bracelet bearing a word cue.
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18 Claims
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1. A handwashing kit comprising:
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at least one decal; at least one display card; and at least one bracelet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for preventing the transfer of healthcare associated infections comprising the steps of:
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providing a patient with a handwashing kit further comprising at least one decal, at least one display card, and at least one bracelet wherein the decal, display card, and bracelet have located on a visible surface a word cue related to the washing of ones hands; placing at least one decal on a surface that is visible to a healthcare worker; placing said display card such that is visible to a healthcare worker; wearing at least one bracelet on a patients arm; and wearing at least one bracelet on a patient'"'"'s ankle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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