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A Study to Establish the Relationship between Hand Hygiene Compliance and Hospital Associated Infections in an ICU Setup of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

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  • Vasudev Gad

    (AFMC Pune, India)

  • Dhiraj Kumar Thakur

    (CH (SC) Pune, India)

  • Satish Kamtikar

    (CH (SC) Pune, India)

  • Vinodh Kumar

    (AFMC Pune, India)

  • Radhakrishnan Venkatesh Gokul

    (AFMC Pune, India)

Abstract

Proper hand hygiene is especially important in a hospital setting where patients may have weakened immune systems and are more susceptible to infections. It is essential for healthcare professionals to follow strict hand hygiene protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of both patients and staff. Hand hygiene audits should be conducted regularly to assess compliance with these protocols and identify areas for improvement. These audits can help identify any gaps in hand hygiene practices and provide opportunities for additional training or education for healthcare professionals. By consistently monitoring and reinforcing proper hand hygiene, hospitals can minimize the spread of infections and create a safer environment for everyone involved in patient care. The present study provides an overview of the hand hygiene audits conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Pune, India, and highlights the areas for improvement and implementation of best practices.

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  • Vasudev Gad & Dhiraj Kumar Thakur & Satish Kamtikar & Vinodh Kumar & Radhakrishnan Venkatesh Gokul, 2024. "A Study to Establish the Relationship between Hand Hygiene Compliance and Hospital Associated Infections in an ICU Setup of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 6(1), pages 88-93, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:6:y:2024:i:1:id:42014
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2024.6.1.2014
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