Health Care Associated Infection (HCAI) is a critical patient safety issue. At any one time up to eight per cent of inpatients in England and Wales have HCAI (Smythe et al 2008).
Statistics for England and Wales show that 5,109 deaths involved MRSA and 13,189 involved Clostridium difficile during the period 2001-2006 in patient care establishments (NPSA, 2008).
Evidence shows that improving Hand Hygiene contributes significantly to the reduction of HCAI.
The aim of this module is to facilitate learning regarding the purpose and procedure of Hand Hygiene.
Clinical Skills
- Sian Williams (Clinical Skills Tutor/Manager)
