ANTT: a standard approach to aseptic technique

Rowley, Stephen

Stephen Rowley is clinical director; Simon Clare is practice development lead, both at The Association of Safe Aseptic Practice.

This article has been double-blind peer reviewed

Nursing Times 107(36):p 12-14, September 13, 2011.

Increasing use of the Aseptic Non Touch Technique model for safe aseptic practice is helping to significantly reduce healthcare-associated infections

In this article…

Definition of Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT)
Why this approach is important
Principles of the ANTT framework for clinical practice

Abstract

Rowley S, Clare S (2011) ANTT: a standard approach to aseptic technique. Nursing Times; 107: 36, 12-14. Aseptic technique is the most commonly performed infection prevention procedure in healthcare; it is also probably the most critical. This article looks at the Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT) model for reducing healthcare-associated infections (HCAI). It outlines the principles of ANTT and the approach to practice, and discusses the challenges health professionals still face in reducing HCAIs.