Evaluating the effectiveness of hand hygiene practices in reducing hospital-acquired infections

In this written assignment, you will be reflecting on a clinical question of interest (a problem or recurring question in your nursing practice) and analyzing the key concepts of evidence-based care. Create a 1,250-word paper using current APA formatting. Your paper should include headings, a title page, and a reference page which is not part of the word count. References must be current (five years and less to date) and credible/scholarly. A minimum of three references required. Topic: Evaluating the effectiveness of hand hygiene practices in reducing hospital-acquired infections. P (Population/Problem): Adult patients in acute care hospitals. I (Intervention): Regular hand hygiene practices using alcohol-based hand rub. C (Comparison): Handwashing with soap and water only. O (Outcome): Reduction in the number of hospital-acquired infections. T (Time): Over a period of 6 months. PICOT Question: In adult patients in acute care hospitals, how effective is regular hand hygiene using alcohol-based hand rub compared to handwashing with soap and water only in reducing hospital-acquired infections over a period of 6 months?