Beyond Directives – Effective Visual Cues support Open Communication and Participatory Care to improve Hand Hygiene compliance in the wards
31 December 2018
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
Stimulate human senses using effective visuals to improve hand hygiene compliance. Visual reminders significantly improved hand hygiene compliance, complementing infection control strategies.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Risk Management, Adherence Rate
About this Content
Aims
Stimulate human senses using effective visuals to improve hand hygiene compliance.
Background
Traditional hand hygiene directives alone were insufficient; open communication was needed.
Methods
Visual cues such as A5 placards at patient bedsides and wobblers on handrub bottles introduced.
Results
Compliance improved in 16 of 20 wards; visual cues effectively boosted hand hygiene rates.
Conclusion
Visual reminders significantly improved hand hygiene compliance, complementing infection control strategies.
Lessons Learnt
Creative visuals are impactful, user-friendly, and support compliance when combined with verbal communication.
Keywords
Hand Hygiene, Infection Control, Visual Cues, Patient Safety, Safe Care, Communication, Compliance, Risk Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | KK Women and Children Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Linda Lim |
Project Member(s) | Marionette Alejandrio Catahan |
Connect with this contributor!
Linda Lim - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_1_KKH_SHM_2018_Beyond_Directives_Effective_Visual_Cues.pdf (opens in new tab)