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13/11/2012
Audit Shows Wexford Hospital Has Lowest Hand Hygiene Rate
According to the latest figures from the HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Wexford General Hospital has the worst hand hygiene compliance rate in the country.
The HSE has set a target compliance nationally of 85% for this year, however, the hospital was found to have a 70.3% compliance rate.
Overall, among 45 acute hospitals audited, the national rate was 81.6%.
The best hospital was Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital in Dublin with 91% compliance.
The report says there is a need to improve hand hygiene by all healthcare workers but specifically among medical staff and promoting the advantages of alcohol rub compared to soap and water.
The audits are performed by HSE hospitals who are required to undertake biannual checks in seven randomly selected wards and observe 30 opportunities per ward.
The report says that when compared with previous audits, there was no significant increase in compliance in this period in relation to hygiene before touching a patient and after touching a patient.
The HSE has set a target of achieving a compliance rate of over 90% by 2013.
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The HSE has set a target compliance nationally of 85% for this year, however, the hospital was found to have a 70.3% compliance rate.
Overall, among 45 acute hospitals audited, the national rate was 81.6%.
The best hospital was Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital in Dublin with 91% compliance.
The report says there is a need to improve hand hygiene by all healthcare workers but specifically among medical staff and promoting the advantages of alcohol rub compared to soap and water.
The audits are performed by HSE hospitals who are required to undertake biannual checks in seven randomly selected wards and observe 30 opportunities per ward.
The report says that when compared with previous audits, there was no significant increase in compliance in this period in relation to hygiene before touching a patient and after touching a patient.
The HSE has set a target of achieving a compliance rate of over 90% by 2013.
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