scholarly journals Are personal accessories safe in hospital settings?

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-31
Author(s):  
U Maharjan ◽  
L Rajbanshi ◽  
G Gurung ◽  
R Gautam ◽  
HP Nepal
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Patient Contact ◽  
Coagulase Negative Staphylococci ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Direct Patient Contact ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Breeding Grounds ◽  
Hygiene Compliance

The main goal of this study was to find out whether personal accessories of Health Care Workers (HCWs) harbored microbes which would inhibit good hand hygiene, and would act as breeding grounds for various disease causing microorganisms. Twenty six culture swabs were taken from the bangles, watches and rings of HCWs. We observed the growth of micrococcus species and coagulase negative staphylococci in 50 % of the samples. Of the positive bacterial growth, 45.5% were in bangles, 60% in watches and 40% in rings. Health Care workers have solemn responsibility to safeguard their patients as well as themselves by complying with good hand hygiene compliance by not wearing these accessories during direct patient contact and washing their hands according to WHO Hand Hygiene guidelines. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v4i2.10858 Journal of Chitwan Medical College 2014; 4(2): 29-31

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
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