What is aseptic non-touch technique?
ANTT is a clinical guideline for aseptic technique based on a theoretical evidence-based framework (Rowley, 2001) (Box 1). The framework was designed to standardise practice and raise clinical standards. Much of the research has focused on the safe administration of intravenous therapy, but as long as each process is carefully mapped according to ANTT principles, ANTT can be used for other aseptic procedures such as urinary catheterisation or wound care. In hospitals where ANTT has been implemented, it has improved compliance with the core components of aseptic technique, such as handwashing and choice of aseptic field. Also the guideline, with its logical and user-friendly terminology and theory, is useful in teaching the principles of asepsis to newly qualified staff and students, enabling them to apply safe aseptic technique to a range of clinical procedures. History of ANTT The technique was primarily developed to address a significant gap between theory and practice. Surprisingly,
