Effectiveness of a Ward level target accountability strategy for hand hygiene.
Surinder Kaur M S PadaPoh Ling CheeSarathemani RathenamKim Sim NgLilibeth Silagan AlentonLishi PohPaul Anatharajah TambyahPublished in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2019)
Using a ward level accountability for hand hygiene is possible and can be successful in improving hand hygiene rates, possibly reducing transmission of MDROs. Realistic targets need to be set and adequate rewards and incentives provided to ensure continuous improvement.