SafeHANDS: A Multimodal Hand Hygiene Intervention in a Resource-Limited Neonatal Unit.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hand hygiene (HH) is a cornerstone of programmes to prevent healthcare associated infections (HAI) globally, but HH interventions are seldom reported from African neonatal units.

Methods

We conducted a quasi-experimental study evaluating the impact of a multi-modal intervention (SafeHANDS) on HH compliance rates, alcohol-based handrub (ABHR) usage, the Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HHSAF) score, and healthcare-associated bloodstream infection (HA-BSI) rates at a 132-bed South African neonatal unit (4 wards and 1 neonatal intensive care unit [NICU]). The intervention included a campaign logo, HH training, maternal education leaflets, ABHR bottles for staff, and the setting of HH performance targets with feedback. Three 5-month study phases were completed

SUBMITTER: Dramowski A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9867086 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature