New Hampshire launches hand sanitation campaign to fight infectious diseases
Patient Safety Monitor Alert, May 7, 2008
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In an effort to reduce the number of infections transmitted among staff members and patients in the hospital, New Hampshire has launched a campaign called "High Five for a Healthy NH." This effort involves all hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the state. The campaign requires compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings.
The program involves five "fingers" or components. These include:
- Leadership commitment
- Availability/convenience of products
- Hand hygiene training and competency
- Measurement
- Feedback and accountability
The Web site provides tools and forms for facilities to use to bolster the effort of 100% compliance with the guidelines. To visit the site, click here.
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