scholarly journals Patients' Hand Hygiene at Home Predicts Their Hand Hygiene Practices in the Hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 585-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Barker ◽  
Ajay Sethi ◽  
Emily Shulkin ◽  
Rachell Caniza ◽  
Sara Zerbel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Hospital Hygiene ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Hospital Practices ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
At Home

We examine factors associated with hand hygiene practices of hospital patients. Hygiene in the hospital decreased compared to that at home, and home practices were strongly associated with hospital practices. Understanding and leveraging the intrinsic value some patients associate with hand hygiene may be important for improving overall hospital hygiene and decreasing healthcare-associated infections.

scholarly journals Reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections by Exceeding High Compliance with Hand Hygiene Practices

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 1628-1630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily E. Sickbert-Bennett ◽  
Lauren M. DiBiase ◽  
Tina M. Schade Willis ◽  
Eric S. Wolak ◽  
David J. Weber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
High Compliance ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Healthcare Associated

scholarly journals Hand Hygiene Practices to Reduce Hospital Acquired Infection

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Liana Monica DEAC Babes ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infection ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Hospital Acquired ◽  
And Control

Hands are the most effective mode of transfer of microorganism in healthcare and can result in healthcare associated infections which are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Reduction of infection by this mode of transfer can be achieved by a simple but very effective measure of performing hand hygiene at the appropriate time which is one of the most fundamental principles in infection prevention and control. Good hand hygiene practices have been shown to reduce healthcare associated infections. Hand washing with soap and water has been considered a measure of personal hygiene for several years

scholarly journals Cleaning Staff’s Attitudes about Hand Hygiene in a Metropolitan Hospital in Australia: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1067 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marguerite Sendall ◽  
Laura McCosker ◽  
Kate Halton
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Cleaning Staff ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Hospital Cleaning

Background: In 2009, the National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) was implemented in hospitals across Australia with the aim of improving hand hygiene practices and reducing healthcare-associated infections. Audits conducted post-implementation showed the lowest rates of compliance with hand hygiene practices are among operational staff including hospital cleaners. There is limited information about hand hygiene issues in hospital cleaners to inform development of evidence-based interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance in this group. Aim: This qualitative study was undertaken to explore the attitudes of hospital cleaning staff regarding hand hygiene and the National Hand Hygiene Initiative. Methodology: Focus groups were conducted with 12 cleaning staff at a large Australian hospital implementing the National Hand Hygiene Initiative. Findings: Hospital cleaners recognise the importance of hand hygiene in preventing healthcare-associated infections. Cleaners cite peer support, leadership, and the recognition and reward of those excelling in hand hygiene as strong motivators. Barriers to optimal hand hygiene practice include the presence of multiple conflicting guidelines, hand hygiene “overload” and a lack of contextualised education programs. This exploratory qualitative study reveals three themes about attitudes of hospital cleaning staff towards hand hygiene. These themes are: (1) “The culture of hand hygiene: It’s drummed into us”; (2) “Reminders and promotion for hand hygiene: We just need a big ‘Please wash your hands’ sign”; and (3) “The personal value of hand hygiene: Like he said, it’s second nature to us”. Conclusion: Hand-hygiene messages and training need to be more consistent and contextualised to achieve improvements in hand hygiene practices in hospital cleaning staff in Australia.

scholarly journals Hand Hygiene Practices to Reduce Hospital Acquired Infection

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infection ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Hospital Acquired ◽  
And Control

Hands are the most effective mode of transfer of microorganism in healthcare and can result in healthcare associated infections which are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Reduction of infection by this mode of transfer can be achieved by a simple but very effective measure of performing hand hygiene at the appropriate time which is one of the most fundamental principles in infection prevention and control. Good hand hygiene practices have been shown to reduce healthcare associated infections. Hand washing with soap and water has been considered a measure of personal hygiene for several years [1].

scholarly journals The financial impact of improved hand hygiene on healthcare-associated infections in the UK

2020 ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Katie-Rose Cawthorne Cawthorne ◽  
Jason Dean ◽  
Richard PD Cooke
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Direct Costs ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
Financial Assessment ◽  
Paediatric Hospital ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
The Impact

Background: Though high hand hygiene (HH) levels significantly reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), the current cost of HCAIs and the impact of optimal HH practices on HCAIs are poorly defined. The last NHS England financial assessment was in 2009. Methods: The number of HCAIs per bed per year for NHS England were calculated and average costs were attributed using data from three sources; National Audit Office report, a commercially available calculator, and a financial analysis by a specialist paediatric hospital in England. Improved HH compliance for NHS England was based on a sustained rise in compliance rates from 50 to 80% combined with an HCAI reduction of at least 20%. The cost savings based on such improvements were then calculated. Results: In 2020, it is estimated that the number of HCAIs per bed per year ranges from 3.0 to 9.3, with a midpoint of 5.1. The direct costs of HCAI to NHS England were found to lie between £1.6 and £5 billion. Based on a 20% reduction in HCAI rates, this could lead to cost savings of between £322 million and £1 billion per year. Conclusion: Current direct costs of HCAIs consume approximately 1.3% to 4.1% of NHS England’s annual budget. Improving HH compliance among healthcare workers can lead to significant cost savings. There appears to be a strong financial argument for investment into innovative HH compliance technologies that have been historically perceived as too expensive.

scholarly journals Pathways to clean hands: highlights of successful hand hygiene implementation strategies in Europe

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
A P Magiorakos ◽  
E Leens ◽  
V Drouvot ◽  
L May-Michelangeli ◽  
C Reichardt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
World Health ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Governmental Support ◽  
Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Healthcare Associated

Hand hygiene is the most effective way to stop the spread of microorganisms and to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAI). The World Health Organization launched the First Global Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care - in 2005 with the goal to prevent HAI globally. This year, on 5 May, the WHO’s initiative SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands, which focuses on increasing awareness of and improving compliance with hand hygiene practices, celebrated its second global day. In this article, four Member States of the European Union describe strategies that were implemented as part of their national hand hygiene campaigns and were found to be noteworthy. The strategies were: governmental support, the use of indicators for hand hygiene benchmarking, developing national surveillance systems for auditing alcohol-based hand rub consumption, ensuring seamless coordination of processes between health regions in countries with regionalised healthcare systems, implementing the WHO's My Five Moments for Hand Hygiene, and auditing of hand hygiene compliance.

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