Increase Hand Hygiene Compliance Rate In Inpatient Wards
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2018
Increase the overall hand hygiene compliance rate from 70.75% to 85% in Ward B6 (Subsidised). Improved hand hygiene practices significantly reduced risks of hospital-acquired infections in Ward B6.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Adherence Rate, Operational Management, Resource Allocation, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Preventive Approach
About this Content
Aims
Increase the overall hand hygiene compliance rate from 70.75% to 85% in Ward B6 (Subsidised).
Background
Hand hygiene compliance was below 80%; Ward B6 had the lowest compliance rate at 70.75%, with poor hand rub visibility and awareness.
Methods
Conducted root cause analysis, improved hand rub accessibility (moved to drip pole), and educated staff on 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene.
Results
Compliance increased from 70.75% to 85%; staff feedback highlighted better accessibility of hand rub and reduced delays.
Conclusion
Improved hand hygiene practices significantly reduced risks of hospital-acquired infections in Ward B6.
Lessons Learnt
Continuous education and improved hand rub access sustain hand hygiene compliance, reducing infection risks.
Keywords
Hand Hygiene Compliance, Inpatient Wards, Root Cause Analysis, Workflow Redesign
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General 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) | Nur Azizah Binte Suhaimi |
Project Member(s) | Yeoh Wuan Leong |
Connect with this contributor!
Nur Azizah Binte Suhaimi - nurazizah_suhaimi@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_139_NTFGH_QM_2018_Increase_Hand_Hygiene_Compliance_Rate_In_Inpatient_Wards.pdf