HAND HYGIENE AUDIT-AN IMPROVEMENT CYCLE FOR LaQshya IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL IN ODISHA

Abstract: The direct observational audit was conducted during May 2018 to July 2018 in two departments of DHH, Dhenkanal (Labor room & OT) under LaQshya Improvement Cycle. It was observed that doctors scored less as compared to other staffs. After remedial measures were taken, it shows remarkable improvement as follows:

• Visible improvement in monthly average of OT from 55% to 66% as well as from 28% to 47% in Labor Room.
• OT staffs showed visible improvement from 50-60% to 57-65% as well as staff of Labor room.

Also the aim of the study was find out the gaps & taking further corrective measures for proper practice of hand hygiene methods which is one of the critical steps for improvement in IMEP.

All the datas are analysed through Bar Chart

Keywords: Hand Hygiene, IMEP,Hospital Acquired Infection.

Title: HAND HYGIENE AUDIT-AN IMPROVEMENT CYCLE FOR LaQshya IN A SECONDARY CARE HOSPITAL IN ODISHA

Author: Dr.Chinmayee Swain

International Journal of Healthcare Sciences

ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)

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