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Lak M, Vosough F, Saberi K, SHarifi S, Pashapour H. Assessing handwashing rate among health care workers in Intensive Care Units of Modares hospital in 2018-2019. jhosp 2024; 22 (4) :357-366
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1- Assistant Professor, Clinical Research Development Center, Shahid Modarres Educational hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Assistant Professor, Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Resident of shahid beheshti university of medical scienses, Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
3- Associate professor, imam Khomeini hospital complex, Tehran university of medical sciences,Tehran, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. *Corresponding Author Email: sh.sharifi353@yahoo.com
5- Ph.D student of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health & Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Resident of shahid beheshti university of medical scienses, Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
3- Associate professor, imam Khomeini hospital complex, Tehran university of medical sciences,Tehran, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. *Corresponding Author Email: sh.sharifi353@yahoo.com
5- Ph.D student of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health & Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Background and Purpose: Infections related to inadequate healthcare practices can have adverse effects on healthcare systems. This study aims to identify the gap between the current handwashing practices and standard levels by determining the frequency of handwashing among staff at Shahid Modares Hospital in Tehran.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the wards of Shahid Modares Hospital between 2018 and 2019. The tool comprised two parts: job information and hand hygiene practices at different times and specific actions. Observers directly monitored all staff in each shift using a headcount method. Each column represented the hand hygiene compliance score of a specific professional group, allowing simultaneous performance evaluation.
Results: Out of 640 observed instances, 202 involved the use of disinfectants, 255 involved handwashing, 111 involved glove use, and in 71 instances, hand hygiene was not observed. The highest compliance occurred when staff intended to contact the patient's body, while the lowest compliance was observed after performing surgery on the patient.
Conclusion: Given the significant role of nurses in therapeutic interventions, multifaceted training interventions, the drafting of hand hygiene policies, and increasing awareness among department officials should prioritize this group of employees. These measures aim to bring practices closer to desired standards and prevent unwanted consequences.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the wards of Shahid Modares Hospital between 2018 and 2019. The tool comprised two parts: job information and hand hygiene practices at different times and specific actions. Observers directly monitored all staff in each shift using a headcount method. Each column represented the hand hygiene compliance score of a specific professional group, allowing simultaneous performance evaluation.
Results: Out of 640 observed instances, 202 involved the use of disinfectants, 255 involved handwashing, 111 involved glove use, and in 71 instances, hand hygiene was not observed. The highest compliance occurred when staff intended to contact the patient's body, while the lowest compliance was observed after performing surgery on the patient.
Conclusion: Given the significant role of nurses in therapeutic interventions, multifaceted training interventions, the drafting of hand hygiene policies, and increasing awareness among department officials should prioritize this group of employees. These measures aim to bring practices closer to desired standards and prevent unwanted consequences.
Type of Study: Case Study |
Subject:
ارتقاء سلامت و درمان بیماران در بیمارستان
Received: 2023/12/27 | Accepted: 2024/05/28 | Published: 2024/08/18
Received: 2023/12/27 | Accepted: 2024/05/28 | Published: 2024/08/18
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