Hand Hygiene Fun Fun Fun
Care Process & Redesign
SingHealth Quality Service Award
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2016
To improve hand hygiene compliance through engaging activities at a senior care facility. Conclusion: The project successfully improved hand hygiene practices and can be adapted to other healthcare settings.
Year Submitted: 2016
Published Date: 31 December 2016
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Clinical Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
To improve hand hygiene compliance through engaging activities at a senior care facility
Background
Lack of compliance with hand hygiene guidelines among staff and clients was identified. This project aimed to address this through fun activities.
Methods
Interactive activities, such as games, role-play, and songs, were used to promote hand hygiene compliance among staff and clients.
Results
Compliance improved by 45%, and hand hygiene became part of the daily routine at the facility. Both staff and clients actively participated.
Conclusion
Conclusion: The project successfully improved hand hygiene practices and can be adapted to other healthcare settings.
Lessons Learnt
Lessons included that using fun and interactive methods significantly enhances engagement and retention of information.
Additional Information
Awarded recognition at the national hand hygiene competition.
Keywords
Keywords: Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Healthcare Education
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
Platform(s) | SingHealth Quality Service Award |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Anita Yiu |
Project Member(s) |
Connect with this contributor!
Anita Yiu - Anita_Yiu@kwsh.org.sg