Abstract

Healthcare acquired infections (HAI) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Hand hygiene (HH) is one of the most effective measures for preventing HAI. However, stirring healthcare workers to comply with HH remains a challenge. Two common barriers often found are forgetfulness and the lack of time.

Highlights

  • Healthcare acquired infections (HAI) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality

  • Stirring healthcare workers to comply with Hand hygiene (HH) remains a challenge

  • This study aims at exploring the use of LEAN methodologies to improve nurses’ work processes in an intensive care unit (ICU) ward

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Introduction

Healthcare acquired infections (HAI) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Hand hygiene (HH) is one of the most effective measures for preventing HAI. Stirring healthcare workers to comply with HH remains a challenge. Two common barriers often found are forgetfulness and the lack of time

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