Healthcare workers' attitudes to how hand hygiene performance is currently monitored and assessed.

The Journal of Hospital Infection
K-R Cawthorne, R P D Cooke

Abstract

Engagement of healthcare workers (HCWs) is critical to maintaining high levels of hand hygiene (HH). However, attitudes of HCWs to how compliance is monitored has been poorly described. This study explored the HCW perspective on direct observation (DO) as a gold standard for HH monitoring. It also sought their opinions on innovative technology. A survey was emailed to all staff in two NHS trusts: 1120 responses were analysed. Nursing staff and doctors accounted for the largest quantity of responses; 58% of HCWs did not strongly endorse DO assessment of HH compliance. Staff were open to considering alternative innovative technologies.

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Mar 27, 2021·The Journal of Hospital Infection·K PrescottJ Gray
Jun 29, 2021·American Journal of Infection Control·Marie StangerupHenrik Calum

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