Prevention of healthcare-associated infections and transmission of pathogens in healthcare settings. Infections and Infestations Healthcare associated infections
Conditions
Interventions
Twelve wards are randomly assigned to either the 3-step technique or the conventional 6-step technique for use of hand rub.
The following two hand hygiene techniques outlining the step
Sponsors
Division of Infectious Diseases & Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Basel
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All handhygiene actions performed on included wards were eligible for inclusion.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Bacterial count (measured in number of colony forming units) prior to hand rub use was less than a mean of 5log CFU.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Compliance with the assigned technique is assessed using direct observations by four trained observers using an electronic case report form at random throughout the study period 2. Bacterial counts on hands of healthcare workers are measured using EN 1500 bacterial count assessment, at random throughout their routine daily activities in the study period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Compliance with the five hand hygiene indications as outlined by the WHO is assessed using direct hand hygiene observations by four trained observers using an electronic case report form throughout the study period | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed