ArticleIndian journal of pediatrics2024
Improving 'Hand-Hygiene Compliance' among the Health Care Personnel in the Special Newborn Care Unit.
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Abstract
objectivesTo improve the hand-hygiene (HH) compliance among the health care personnel from 69 to 85% by 4 mo plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles, based on the WHO's five moments of hand hygiene and to study the impact of HH compliance upon the health care-associated infections (HAI) rate in the authors' special newborn care unit.
methodsHH compliance study was undertaken based on the prioritization matrix. The barriers to HH compliance were identified and evaluated using fishbone analysis. An operational team was formed, and measures for improvement were chalked out. The baseline score was recorded through observation. A total of three PDSA cycles were carried out. Appropriate education and counseling regarding the WHO's five moments of hand hygiene were taught to the health care personnel. Interventions such as posters and supply of nonmedicated liquid hand soap, autoclaved paper towels, and alcohol-based hand sanitizer were provided. The effect of interventions on HH compliance was assessed at the end of each PDSA cycle. HAI data were collected and compared with the previous records.
resultsThe HH compliance recorded during baseline, PDSA 1, PDSA 2, and PDSA 3 are respectively, as follows: 69% (16.75 ± 3.46), 74.58% (43.07 ± 7.50; p = 0.043), 63.75% (24.43 ± 5.16; p = 0.083), and 84.70% (47.45 ± 10.59; p = 0.014). The sum of HH scores from the three PDSA cycles when compared to the baseline is significant (p = 0.022). The HAI rate decreased from 13.81 to 1000 patient days to 10.43 per 1000 patient days (p = 0.566).
conclusionHH compliance among health care personnel can be improved through information, education, and communication with constant monitoring.
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