Abstract
Preventable infections contribute significantly to disease burden in Nigeria. Improving hand hygiene in healthcare, communities and general population can break the chain in the spread of most germs that threaten health and drag on socioeconomic development. Hand hygiene is fundamental to patient safety and important to occupational health – both are interconnected. The occupational health benefits of hand hygiene to healthcare workers provide additional incentives / motivation – acting in their own self-interest as well as duty of care. Implementing hand hygiene improvement at national and facility level involves managing behaviour and expectations and managing change.
Highlights
Preventable infections contribute significantly to disease burden in Nigeria
Improving hand hygiene in healthcare, communities and general population can break the chain in the spread of most germs that threaten health and drag on socioeconomic development
Implementing hand hygiene improvement at national and facility level involves managing behaviour and expectations and managing change. This presentation seeks to share our experience in implementing hand hygiene partner programme (HHPP) in Nigeria between 2012 and 2013 with the support of a reputable external private sector partner
Summary
Preventable infections contribute significantly to disease burden in Nigeria. Improving hand hygiene in healthcare, communities and general population can break the chain in the spread of most germs that threaten health and drag on socioeconomic development. Hand hygiene improvement in Nigeria: challenges and opportunities From 3rd International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC 2015) Geneva, Switzerland.
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