scholarly journals Safe Hands: teaching innovation project to improve hand hygiene in health sciences.

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobo Cambil-Martin
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
World Health ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene ◽  
Hand Hygiene Improvement ◽  
Teaching Innovation ◽  
Multimodal Strategy ◽  
The World ◽  
Innovation Project

Background: Since 2004, the World Alliance for Patient Safety brings proposing hand hygiene as the key measure of its international strategy in the fight against healthcare-associated infections. In Spain the Safe Hands Distinction of the Patient Safety Observatory recognizes the good practices on improving hand hygiene of the World Health Organization. Objectives: Apply the WHO multimodal strategy to improve hand hygiene at the Faculty of Health Sciences and maintain the culture of Patient Safety on hand hygiene by students and staff. Methods: A teaching innovation project called "Safe Hands" was developed in the Nursing Degree at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Granada during the academic period 2013-2015. The tool "Guide to the Implementation of the WHO Multimodal Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy" served to develop and plan the program to improve hand hygiene according to its five phases. In parallel, activities were implemented according to the three stages of the accreditation process "Safe Hands Distinction". Results: The Faculty of Health Sciences has become a dynamic secure environment that provides alcoholic gel for practice and training on hand hygiene, disseminates information and updated signage, reinforces the training of students and staff, and reinforces the quality assurance project. Study Limitations: It is necessary to complete the five years cycle of continuous improvement in quality of the WHO guide to establish an optimal strategy for improving hand hygiene. Conclusion: Safe Hands has launched the WHO multimodal strategy in an academic context. The Faculty of Health Sciences has got credited the Safe Hands Distinction, becoming the first Higher Education Center accredited in Spain to improve hand hygiene.

scholarly journals Safe Hands: teaching innovation project to improve hand hygiene in health sciences.

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobo Cambil-Martin
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
World Health ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene ◽  
Hand Hygiene Improvement ◽  
Teaching Innovation ◽  
Multimodal Strategy ◽  
The World ◽  
Innovation Project

Background: Since 2004, the World Alliance for Patient Safety brings proposing hand hygiene as the key measure of its international strategy in the fight against healthcare-associated infections. In Spain the Safe Hands Distinction of the Patient Safety Observatory recognizes the good practices on improving hand hygiene of the World Health Organization. Objectives: Apply the WHO multimodal strategy to improve hand hygiene at the Faculty of Health Sciences and maintain the culture of Patient Safety on hand hygiene by students and staff. Methods: A teaching innovation project called "Safe Hands" was developed in the Nursing Degree at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Granada during the academic period 2013-2015. The tool "Guide to the Implementation of the WHO Multimodal Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy" served to develop and plan the program to improve hand hygiene according to its five phases. In parallel, activities were implemented according to the three stages of the accreditation process "Safe Hands Distinction". Results: The Faculty of Health Sciences has become a dynamic secure environment that provides alcoholic gel for practice and training on hand hygiene, disseminates information and updated signage, reinforces the training of students and staff, and reinforces the quality assurance project. Study Limitations: It is necessary to complete the five years cycle of continuous improvement in quality of the WHO guide to establish an optimal strategy for improving hand hygiene. Conclusion: Safe Hands has launched the WHO multimodal strategy in an academic context. The Faculty of Health Sciences has got credited the Safe Hands Distinction, becoming the first Higher Education Center accredited in Spain to improve hand hygiene.

scholarly journals Multimodal strategy for hand hygiene in field hospitals of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josemar Batista ◽  
Danieli Parreira da Silva ◽  
Saimon da Silva Nazário ◽  
Elaine Drehmer de Almeida Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
System Change ◽  
World Health ◽  
Strategy System ◽  
Multimodal Strategy ◽  
The World ◽  
Reflective Study ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Special Relevance ◽  
Reduced Time

ABSTRACT Objective: Reflect and propose adaptations to the Multimodal Hand Hygiene Strategy for field hospitals, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Reflective study, carried out in April 2020, based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization and the guide for the implementation of the five components of the Multimodal Strategy: system change related to infrastructure; training/education; evaluation and feedback; reminders in the workplace; and institutional security climate. Results: The Multimodal Strategy, proposed for hospitals in general, can be adapted for field hospitals in order to reduce the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Investments to adapt the infrastructure and education of workers require foresight and speed and are of special relevance to promote hand hygiene in this care context. Final considerations: Adjusting the Multimodal Strategy, especially for the reduced time in the execution of each component, is necessary for field hospitals with a view to preventing COVID-19.

Evaluation of the Multimodal Strategy for Improvement of Hand Hygiene as Proposed by the World Health Organization

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. E11-E19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliana B. S. Pereira ◽  
Miguel T. Jorge ◽  
Elias J. Oliveira ◽  
Alberto Lopes Ribeiro Júnior ◽  
Lauro R. L. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Multimodal Strategy ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

scholarly journals P113: The World Health Organization multimodal hand hygiene improvement strategy - a successful experience in a pediatric hospital

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. P113
Author(s):  
AM Ribeiro ◽  
Francisca Nogueira Della Guardia ◽  
Virginia Ramos Sampaio ◽  
Rivânia Barros ◽  
Diana Maria da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Pediatric Hospital ◽  
Improvement Strategy ◽  
Hand Hygiene Improvement ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

scholarly journals National Hand Hygiene Campaigns in Europe, 2000-2009

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
A P Magiorakos ◽  
C Suetens ◽  
L Boyd ◽  
C Costa ◽  
R Cunney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
World Health ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infections ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
And Control

Hand hygiene represents the single most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections. The World Health Organization, as part of its First Global Patient Safety Challenge, recommends implementation of multi-faceted strategies to increase compliance with hand hygiene. A questionnaire was sent by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control to 30 European countries, regarding the availability and organisation of their national hand hygiene campaigns. All countries responded. Thirteen countries had organised at least one national campaign during the period 2000-2009 and three countries were in the process of organising a national campaign. Although the remaining countries did not have a national campaign, several reported regional and local hand hygiene activities or educational resources on national websites.

Successful Implementation of the World Health Organization Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy in a Referral Hospital in Mali, Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedetta Allegranzi ◽  
Hugo Sax ◽  
Loséni Bengaly ◽  
Hervé Riebet ◽  
Daouda K. Minta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
World Health ◽  
Improvement Strategy ◽  
Hand Hygiene Improvement ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Objective.To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the World Health Organization hand hygiene improvement strategy in a low-income African country.Design.A before-and-after study from December 2006 through June 2008, with a 6-month baseline evaluation period and a follow-up period of 8 months from the beginning of the intervention.Setting.University Hospital, Bamako, Mali.Participants.TWO hundred twenty-four healthcare workers.Methods.The intervention consisted of introducing a locally produced, alcohol-based handrub; monitoring hand hygiene compliance; providing performance feedback; educating staff; posting reminders in the workplace; and promoting an institutional safety climate according to the World Health Organization multimodal hand hygiene improvement strategy. Hand hygiene infrastructure, compliance, healthcare workers' knowledge and perceptions, and handrub consumption were evaluated at baseline and at follow-up.Results.Severe deficiencies in the infrastructure for hand hygiene were identified before the intervention. Local handrub production and quality control proved to be feasible, affordable, and satisfactory. At follow-up, handrubbing was the quasi-exclusive hand hygiene technique (93.3%). Compliance increased from 8.0% at baseline to 21.8% at follow-up (P< .001). Improvement was observed across all professional categories and medical specialities and was independently associated with the intervention (odds ratio, 2.50; 95% confidence interval, 1.8-3.5). Knowledge enhanced significantly (P< .05), and perception surveys showed a high appreciation of each strategy component by staff.Conclusions.Multimodal hand hygiene promotion is feasible and effective in a low-income country. Access to handrub was critical for its success. These findings motivated the government of Mali to expand the intervention nationwide. This experience represents a significant advancement for patient safety in developing countries.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF WHO HAND HYGIENE IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY IN TRNAVA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SLOVAKIA

10.23856/3710 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 99-106
Author(s):  
Janka Prnová ◽  
Jaroslava Brňová ◽  
Viera Rusnáková
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Hand Hygiene Compliance ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Improvement Strategy ◽  
Improve Hand Hygiene ◽  
Hand Hygiene Improvement ◽  
Hygiene Compliance ◽  
The Impact

Hand hygiene is considered to be the most simple, effective and economic measure to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. Based on the study, application of the World Health Organization’s Multimodal Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy can improve hand hygiene compliance in hospital settings and reduce these infections. Trnava University Hospital was included to World Health Organization (WHO) launched a worldwide campaign focused on hand hygiene in 2013, when infection control specialist has started working on daily basis. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of implementing the Multimodal Hand Hygiene Strategy according to WHO. We assessed alcohol-based hand rub consumption during the period 2013 and 2018 and hand hygiene compliance in 2018 as a baseline. During observed period alcohol-based hand rub consumptions significantly increased from 15.7 L/1000 patient days to 24.3 L/1000 patient days (p<0.05). Overall compliance as per WHO guidelines were 38.9%.

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