Table 1 Descriptive table of total observed indications and hand hygiene adherence
Total observed indications | % (n) preformed hand hygiene | |
|---|---|---|
Location | ||
Disinfection room | 619 | 81.7 (506) |
Shared space | 778 | 60.4 (470) |
Eating area | 1726 | 58.6 (1011) |
Patient room | 3585 | 55.7 (1998) |
Toilet or bathroom | 608 | 46.2 (281) |
Occupation | ||
Nursing students | 1019 | 80.5 (820) |
Occupational therapists, physical therapists, and bioengineers | 80 | 71.3 (57) |
Nurses | 2030 | 67.1 (1362) |
Medical doctors | 42 | 59.5 (25) |
Nursing assistant | 3107 | 49.5 (1539) |
Assistant and High school students | 839 | 47.7 (400) |
Unknown | 199 | 31.7 (63) |
Indication | ||
After body fluid exposure risk | 958 | 66.8 (640) |
After contact with patient surroundings | 1398 | 65.5 (915) |
After patient contact | 1848 | 65.3 (1206) |
Before aseptic task | 661 | 54.5 (360) |
Before patient contact | 2451 | 46.7 (1145) |
Total | 7316 | 58.3% (4266) |