AHRQ Patient Safety Network: A qualitative study of senior hospital managers' views on current and innovative strategies to improve hand hygiene.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network



A qualitative study of senior hospital managers' views on current and innovative strategies to improve hand hygiene.

McInnes E, Phillips R, Middleton S, Gould D. BMC Infect Dis. 2014;14:611.

This study includes insights from senior hospital managers regarding strategies to improve hand hygienecompliance. The leaders stressed the importance of visible champions, engaged patients, and regular audit and feedback.

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