Healthcare Associated Infections

Hand Hygiene Resources

Ontario Hand Hygiene Program

(Adobe Acrobat pdf files)

• A practical step-by-step implementation guide.
• Train-the-trainer sessions for up to three people from every hospital in Ontario.
• Tools and materials, such as online training modules, a hand care program, posters, and visual reminders.
• Support and guidance from ministry staff during program implementation.
• An audit process and tool to evaluate program impact and measure hand hygiene compliance rates (observation tool)
• A methodology for selecting and placing appropriate hand hygiene products ( placement tool)
• A multifaceted approach to successful improvements in hand hygiene: Beyond Posters and Reminders

Joint Commission: Measuring Hand Hygiene Compliance: Overcoming the Challenges

• Joint Commission review and recommendations for monitoring hand hygiene compliance.

• The web site where the Joint Commission info can be found is:
  Joint Commission: Measuring Hand Hygiene Compliance: Overcoming the Challenges
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Institute for Healthcare Improvement

• IHI Hand hygiene how-to Guide
• IHI Hand hygiene observation tool
• IHI Hand hygiene observation tool documentation

Key Lessons from MGH hand hygiene program

• Presentation Massachusetts General Hospital
• Because We Care - Staff Education Booklet
• Because We Care - Staff Education Training Slides

Hospital hand hygiene policies

• New England Baptist
• Cooley Dickinson

General Resources for Hand Hygiene

• WHO - Save Lives: Clean Your Hands
• CDC - Hand Hygiene In Healthcare Settings

Sample Posters

Sample Posters From Hospitals

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