Success of a multimodal program to improve hand hygiene compliance

J Nurs Care Qual. 2013 Oct-Dec;28(4):312-8. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0b013e3182902404.

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to describe the successful implementation of a quality improvement initiative focusing on a hand hygiene program that used the multimodal interventions of tailored education, monthly feedback, and reminders. Compliance rates improved from July 2011 to December 2012 by 57.4%. Efforts are continuing to ensure program sustainability.

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Assisted Instruction
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Feedback
  • Guideline Adherence*
  • Hand Disinfection / standards*
  • Humans
  • Hygiene / education*
  • Hygiene / standards*
  • Infection Control / standards*
  • Leadership
  • Organizational Innovation
  • Personnel, Hospital / education*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Reminder Systems
  • Wisconsin