Abstract

Hand hygiene practice is considered to be the most effective strategy for patient safety. Engagement strategies involving all hospital staff are necessary to increase hand hygiene compliance for patient safety. It is imperative to keep hand hygiene at top of mind for everyone, make it fun and hold staff accountable.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Kim A. Hodgin

Author Details

Kim A. Hodgin, MSN, Nursing Administration, Cone Health, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Zeta

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Hand Hygiene Compliance, Patient Safety, Staff Motivation and Compliance

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Hand Hygiene Journey

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Hand hygiene practice is considered to be the most effective strategy for patient safety. Engagement strategies involving all hospital staff are necessary to increase hand hygiene compliance for patient safety. It is imperative to keep hand hygiene at top of mind for everyone, make it fun and hold staff accountable.