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Changing clinician behavior proves a challenge

Most clinicians understand the dangers multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) present to patients. Most also understand that these germs are easily spread through hands and other surfaces, and that hand washing is a proven method for preventing MDROs from spreading. Yet—as many patient safety officers, infection preventionists, and compliance officers know—many clinicians fail, time and time again, to wash their hands in between caring for patients. 

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