Researchers have implemented a hand hygiene program driven by a behavioral change approach to increase hand hygiene compliance, according to a study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
The hand hygiene program was packaged with several initiatives. It included access to alcohol sanitizer, education as well as ongoing audit and feedback. The program was also supplemented with behavior modification practices, such as immediate positive reinforcement as well as annually changing incentives.
The researchers report the program has resulted in significant and sustained improvements in hand hygiene compliance.
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The hand hygiene program was packaged with several initiatives. It included access to alcohol sanitizer, education as well as ongoing audit and feedback. The program was also supplemented with behavior modification practices, such as immediate positive reinforcement as well as annually changing incentives.
The researchers report the program has resulted in significant and sustained improvements in hand hygiene compliance.
Read the study about hand hygiene compliance.
Read other coverage about hand hygiene:
- 10 Recent Changes in How CMS Surveyors Deal with Surgery Centers
- 6 More Best Practices for Perfecting ASC Infection Control Programs
- 9 Myths About Hand Hygiene