Abstract
• Objective: To describe a sustained hand hygiene initiative in the hospital setting and its impact on rates of hand hygiene compliance and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmission. • Methods: An institution-wide hand hygiene program was developed that included monitoring, recording observations, and providing personnel with regular feedback. • Results: Hand hygiene compliance improved and was sustained at over 90% during a 3-year time frame with a concomitant reduction in health care-associated MRSA. • Conclusion: Hand hygiene compliance over time is achievable in the hospital setting across all disciplines and prevents the spread of nosocomial pathogens.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 167-170 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Apr 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health Policy