Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance Rate
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
To improve Ward C10’s hand hygiene compliance rate from 68% to 83% by September 2018. Improved compliance with hand hygiene standards resulted in a safer patient care environment.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, International Patient Safety Goals, Adherence Rate, Inpatient Care
About this Content
Aims
To improve Ward C10’s hand hygiene compliance rate from 68% to 83% by September 2018.
Background
Poor hand hygiene practices caused an increased risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Methods
Conducted roll-call trainings, developed pictorial guides, and implemented peer reminders.
Results
Compliance rate increased from 68% to 85%; reduced incidences of HAIs in Ward C10.
Conclusion
Improved compliance with hand hygiene standards resulted in a safer patient care environment.
Lessons Learnt
Visual and regular peer reminders effectively sustain high compliance rates.
Additional Information
Project won Hand Hygiene Accountability Model Ward Award in 2018.
Keywords
Hand Hygiene, Compliance, Patient Safety
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Jurong Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | ASalmah Bee |
Project Member(s) | Muruganandam Devi |
Connect with this contributor!
ANC Salmah Bee - salmahbee_bte_kassim@nuhs.edu.sg