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

Elizabeth McInnes; Rosemary Phillips; Sandy Middleton; Dinah Gould

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

December 3, 2014

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

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

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