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   Do artificial nails contribute to health-care-associated infections?

   • Whether artificial nails contribute to transmission of health-care--associated infections is unknown. However, HCWs who wear artificial nails are more likely to harbor gram-negative pathogens on their fingertips than are those who have natural nails, both before and after handwashing ( 347--349 ).

   Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings

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   Should health care personnel wear artificial nails?

   • The CDC guidelines say that health care personnel should not wear artificial nails and should keep natural nails less than one quarter inch long if they care for patients at high risk of acquiring infections (e.g. patients in intensive care units or in transplant units).

   CDC or WHO - Artificial Nails and Gels - The Joint Commission

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   Are artificial nails a danger to patient safety?

   • One source of danger to patient safety is infection from healthcare workers who wear artificial nails or nail polish. Appropriate policies are required to help mitigate infection risk in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

   Healthcare Acquired Infection Risks from Worker Fingernails and ... - ECRI

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2. www.jointcommission.org › standards › standard-faqsCDC or WHO - Artificial Nails and Gels | Hospital and ...

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   Oct 19, 2021 · Learn how the CDC and WHO guidelines on artificial nails and infections apply to health care personnel. Find out how Joint Commission expects organizations to follow the IA, IB and IC recommendations from the chosen guideline.

3. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 12244528Artificial nails: are they putting patients at risk? A review ...

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   This transmission could greatly affect patients because the hospitalized patient's risk of nosocomial infection is high. The purpose of this article is to review the data related to the bacterial and fungal contamination of artificial nails and their implications for health care workers.

   • Author: Angela Toles

   • Publish Year: 2002

4. blog.ecri.org › covid-hai-risks-fingernail-polishHealthcare Acquired Infection Risks from Worker Fingernails ...

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   Apr 20, 2020 · The World Health Organization (WHO) and AORN recommend against healthcare workers wearing fingernail polish or artificial nails, in addition to keeping fingernails short, to prevent the spread of pathogens.

5. www.cdc.gov › clean-hands › hcpClinical Safety: Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers

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   Feb 27, 2024 · Do not wear artificial fingernails or extensions when having direct contact with high-risk patients like those at intensive-care units or operating rooms. Germs can live under artificial fingernails both before and after using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer and handwashing.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesA potential hidden reservoir: The role of nail hygiene in ...

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   Jun 1, 2020 · Small cracks and separation of artificial nails from the natural nail plate create crevices for microbial invasion even with handwashing. 1, 5 Therefore, we recommend that physicians, other health care professionals, and their patients abstain from applying artificial nails to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

   • Author: Albert G. Wu, Shari R. Lipner

   • Publish Year: 2020

7. www.cdc.gov › mmwr › previewGuideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings

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   This report reviews data and provides recommendations on handwashing and hand antisepsis in health-care settings. It also discusses related issues such as surgical hand antiseptics, hand lotions, and wearing of artificial fingernails.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesNail Care for Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic

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   May 10, 2020 · Artificial and gel nails should be avoided as they are difficult to clean and harbor more pathogens than normal nails. Studies have shown that after cleansing, pathogen clearing was significantly lower in artificial or acrylic nails than healthy nails.[ 8 ]