Reduction of HAI by exceeding hand-washing regimen 15-1440
Reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections by Exceeding High Compliance with Hand Hygiene Practices
Emily E. Sickbert-Bennett, Lauren M. DiBiase, Tina M. Schade Willis, Eric S. Wolak, David J. Weber, William A. Rutala Improving hand hygiene from high to very high compliance has not been documented to decrease healthcare-associated infections. We conducted longitudinal analyses during 2013–2015 in an 853-bed hospital and observed a significantly increased hand hygiene compliance rate (p<0.001) and a significantly decreased healthcare-associated infection rate (p = 0.0066). DOWNLOAD COMPLETE REPORT…