Authors

  1. Rees, Susan DNP, RN, CPHQ, CENP
  2. Houlahan, Beth MSN, RN, CENP
  3. Safdar, Nasia MD, PhD
  4. Sanford-Ring, Sue MHA
  5. Shore, Teri BS
  6. Schmitz, Michelle BS, CIC

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to describe the successful implementation of a quality improvement initiative focusing on a hand hygiene program that used the multimodal interventions of tailored education, monthly feedback, and reminders. Compliance rates improved from July 2011 to December 2012 by 57.4%. Efforts are continuing to ensure program sustainability.