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Understanding the Cost of HAIs and Building a Culture of Prevention
Hospital leaders must balance competing priorities on a daily basis. Improving the quality of care and increasing patient satisfaction are ever-present goals. At the same time, there is pressure to reduce costs and protect the bottom line.
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The Hawthorne Effect Is Skewing Your Hand Hygiene Data
For decades, there has been an industry-wide focus on reducing the prevalence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)—and the corresponding impacts on patient health and the cost of care. These infections affect 5% of all hospitalized patients and are linked to almost 100,000 deaths per year in the United States alone.
Overcoming Common Barriers to Sustaining Improved Hand Hygiene Performance
Hand Hygiene in hospitals has become an increasingly hot topic in recent years as healthcare professionals have become more conscious of its impact on clinical and financial outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have both published guidelines detailing when and how healthcare professionals should wash or sanitize their hands to limit the risk of transmitting infections to patients.