Renewed Focus on Industrial Hygiene

Around 300,000 patients a year acquire a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) due to standards of care within the NHS, but improving hand hygiene could be the solution. A patient who is admitted into hospital has a 6.4% chance of contracting a hospital infection, and therefore performing effective hand hygiene is critical in reducing HCAIs in healthcare environments. Here, we share five tips to improve hand hygiene compliance within Healthcare facilities.

1.Training

Healthcare workers must be provided with regular training on the importance of hand hygiene. The World Health Organisation (WHO)