STUDY OF HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Dr Arindam Chatterjee; Dr Swati Varshney; Dr Punit Yadav; Dr  Sunil Basukala; Dr Sipi Verma

Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2016

STUDY OF HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE IN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Dr Arindam Chatterjee, Dr Swati Varshney, Dr Punit Yadav, Dr Sunil Basukala, Dr Sipi Verma

Abstract :

 Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a burning problem in both Intensive as well as Non Intensive care units in hospitals. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are a burning problem in both Intensive as well as Non Intensive care units in hospitals. WHO 5 Moments of Hygiene observation tool and WHO Hand Hygiene Self Assessment Framework 2010 is utilized to assess the hand hygiene compliance. . The overall compliance of the study group was estimated to be 11.96%. The compliance rates were highest amongst the post graduate residents (23.8%) and the lowest was amongst the doctors (4.89%). Hospital administrators must strive to create an organizational climate and culture that stimulates and motivates for patient safety in the workplace. Hand Hygiene is undoubtedly the most important factor for improving on Healthcare associated Infections With these measures provided Hand Hygiene compliance certainly would increase and steer way for healthier and faster recovery of patients.