Evaluating the Effectiveness of Hand Hygiene Compliance Strategies across Different Departments in a Tertiary Hospital

Authors: Eyan M. Alsomali, Suliman Almojaly, Ali S. Aldossari, Mariam W. Alanazi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14227219

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8r6jf

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Hand hygiene is a critical component of infection control in healthcare settings, yet compliance among healthcare workers varies significantly across departments. This study evaluated hand hygiene compliance rates in a tertiary hospital, focusing on emergency, radiology, and intensive care units, using a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative findings revealed that compliance was highest in the ICU (78%) and lowest in radiology (52%). Thematic analysis of qualitative data identified workload, leadership support, and resource availability as key factors influencing compliance. These findings suggest that tailored, department-specific interventions, including leadership engagement and infrastructural improvements, are necessary to improve hand hygiene practices.

Keywords: hand hygiene, infection control, compliance, healthcare workers, tertiary hospital, mixed-methods, leadership, resource availability

Paper Id: 231682

Published On: 2020-01-14

Published In: Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2020

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