Doenças Infecciosas Clínicas: Acesso Aberto

Assessing the Impact of a Hand Hygiene Intervention on Healthcare Worker Compliance and Reduction of Hospital-Acquired Infection Rates

Abstract

Christina Wake

Hand hygiene is one of the most important practices for preventing the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and ensuring patient safety. Despite this, compliance with hand hygiene guidelines among healthcare workers (HCWs) is often suboptimal. As a result, interventions to improve hand hygiene compliance are important in reducing HAIs and improving patient outcomes.

The impact of a hand hygiene intervention on healthcare worker compliance and reduction of hospital-acquired infection rates would likely involve the implementation of a hand hygiene program or intervention within a healthcare facility or specific department. The study would then assess the impact of this intervention on the compliance of healthcare workers with hand hygiene practices, as well as any resulting changes in the rate of hospital-acquired infections.