International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)
ISSN: 2573-9506 | DOI: 10.33140/IJWHC
Impact Factor: 1.011
Hand Hygiene Effectiveness in Surgical Units in Salmaniya Medical Complex
Abstract
Majeda Shaker Mahdi
Hand hygiene is the primary measure in preventing and controlling health care-associated infections. World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines have focused on staff awareness for the five moments and on improving compliance with hand hygiene; the objective of this study was to identify that HH is effective in surgical units of the secondary health care at one of the governmental hospital in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Materials and Methods: Hand hygiene survey was conducted in surgical care units, from 26-11-2015 till 29-11- 2015. Questionnaire was distributed to all health care workers. Total participants are 150.
Results: Forty percent because of excess workload, thirty seven percent of the participants surveyed no disciplinary action for non-compliance and thirty six percent due to dryness and skin irritation.
Conclusion: The results of study survey will determine to start the strategy plan additional to that, continuous observation, monitoring, feedback and awareness education programs will improve HCW compliance to hand hygiene practices.