Improving hand-hygiene compliance
The Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) recently released its guide to help hospitals fully comply with recommended hand-hygiene guidelines. Among its recommendations, the guide suggests hospitals:
• Establish ongoing monitoring and feedback on infection rates
• Create a multidisciplinary design and response team to emphasize the organization’s commitment to hand-hygiene
• Provide ongoing hand-hygiene education and training
• Ensure the accessibility of hand-hygiene resources
• Reinforce hand-hygiene behaviors and accountability
Source: Fierce Healthcare