scholarly journals Can We Expect Patients to Question Health Care Workers' Hand Hygiene Compliance?

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 531-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Reid ◽  
Jason Moghaddas ◽  
Michael Loftus ◽  
Rhonda L. Stuart ◽  
Despina Kotsanas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hand Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

Smartphone text message service to foster hand hygiene compliance in health care workers

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jad Kerbaj ◽  
Youssoupha Toure ◽  
Alberto Soto Aladro ◽  
Sophia Boudjema ◽  
Roch Giorgi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hand Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

Enhancement of hand hygiene compliance among health care workers from a hemodialysis unit using video-monitoring feedback

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 868-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Arelí Sánchez-Carrillo ◽  
Juan Manuel Rodríguez-López ◽  
Dionisio Ángel Galarza-Delgado ◽  
Laura Baena-Trejo ◽  
Magaly Padilla-Orozco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hand Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Video Monitoring ◽  
Hemodialysis Unit ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

Improving hand hygiene compliance in health care workers: Strategies and impact on patient outcomes

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. e101-e105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Song ◽  
David C. Stockwell ◽  
Tara Floyd ◽  
Billie L. Short ◽  
Nalini Singh
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hand Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

Reducing post-cesarean wound infection at Muhororo Hospital by increasing hand hygiene practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelphine Nibamureke ◽  
Egide Kayonga Ntagungira ◽  
Eva Adomako ◽  
Victor Pawelzik ◽  
Rex Wong
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hand Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

Purpose Post-cesarean wound infection (PCWI) is a common post-operative complication that can negatively affect patients and health systems. Poor hand hygiene practice of health care professionals is a common cause of PCWI. This case study aims to describe how strategic problem solving was used to introduce an alcohol-based hand rub in a district hospital in Rwanda to improve hand hygiene compliance among health care workers and reduce PCWI. Design/methodology/approach Pre- and post-intervention study design was used to address the poor hand hygiene compliance in the maternity unit. The hospital availed an alcohol-based hand rub and the team provided training on the importance of hand hygiene. A chart audit was conducted to assess the PCWI, and an observational study was used to assess hand hygiene compliance. Findings The intervention successfully increased hand hygiene compliance of health care workers from 38.2 to 89.7 per cent, p < 0.001, and was associated with reduced hospital-acquired infection rates from 6.2 to 2.5 per cent, p = 0.083. Practical implications This case study describes the implementation process of a quality improvement project using the eight steps of strategic problem solving to introduce an alcohol-based hand rub in a district hospital in Rwanda. The intervention improved hand hygiene compliance among health care workers and reduced PCWI using available resources and effective leadership skills. Originality/value The results will inform hospitals with similar settings of steps to create an environment that enables hand hygiene practice, and in turn reduces PCWI, using available resources and strategic problem solving.

scholarly journals Unexpected low hand hygiene compliance of health care workers in Taiwan: A Nation-wide covert observation program

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. S56-S57
Author(s):  
Kuan-Sheng Wu ◽  
Susan Shin-Jung Lee ◽  
Yen-Hsu Chen ◽  
Chun-Yu Lin ◽  
Huey-Shyan Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hand Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Observation Program ◽  
Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Covert Observation

scholarly journals HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE, KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER IN SOUTH INDIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (07) ◽  
pp. 545-548
Author(s):  
G. Swetha ◽  
◽  
V.V. Shailaja ◽  
S. Rajeshwar Rao ◽  
K. Nagamani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Hand Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

Aim and objective of the study: To assess the compliance, knowledge and perception among health care workers regarding hand hygiene by conducting regular surveillance and educational programs. This surveillance program objective is to evaluate the effect of three different educational programs on improving hand hygiene compliance, knowledge and perception among health care workers in a tertiary care center in South India Materials and Methods: It is an observational and knowledge perception study conducted ina tertiary care center, over a period of 6 months (Jan 2018 to June 2018) using WHO tools. Questionnaires were distributed to 180 participants which included Doctors, Nurses, technicians, Residents & Medical students in 5 units of the hospital (3 ICUs and 2 post-operative wards) The study is divided into Pre interventional, Interventional and Post interventional phase. The interventions included.1. Role model training. 2. Lectures with PowerPoint presentations, 3. Posters and charts representing hand hygiene protocols & motivational messages Results: Hand hygiene compliance was observed during 2153 hand hygiene opportunities and knowledge perception was assessed among 180 participants in the pre intervention and 180 participants in the post interventional period. After intervention the Hand hygiene compliance rate significantly improved in two post-operative wards and two ICUs (total four out of five units targeted). In the perception survey improvement in knowledge was observed. Strong smell of alcoholic hand rub was mentioned as a common reason for noncompliance in one ICUs. Some wrong practices like using hand rub over the glove were corrected. Conclusion: The surveillance and training program improved the hand hygiene compliance and knowledge among health care workers in four out of five units intertiary care center. Role model training had the most impact. However consistent and continuous educational and training programs are necessary to further improve and maintain the compliance rates of hand hygiene.

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