New hand hygiene plan aims to stop outbreaks in mental health wards

NCT ID NCT07607145

First seen May 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study aims to improve hand hygiene in VA mental health units, where sinks and alcohol-based sanitizers are limited for safety reasons. Researchers will test a tailored hand hygiene bundle, including alcohol-free hand rubs, with about 4 VA staff participants. The goal is to reduce the spread of infections like norovirus in these settings.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL

    RECRUITING

    Hines, Illinois, 60141-3030, United States

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  • Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA

    RECRUITING

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52246-2292, United States

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    Contact

  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States

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  • William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI

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    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705-2254, United States

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