Case Study: Driving Hand Hygiene Compliance to Reduce Infection Risk

A 50+ bed hospital in California was falling short of Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade standards due to low hand hygiene compliance and underutilization of monitoring tools. Without consistent accountability or structured training, the hospital faced increased risk of hospital-acquired infections.

To address this, an HCT interim leader launched a comprehensive hand hygiene initiative. The engagement included staff training, departmental collaboration, hygiene champions and targeted resource enhancements. The initiative positioned the hospital to meet its compliance goals while improving overall patient safety.

Key Results:

• Positioned the hospital to meet its 99% compliance target by year-end.

• Significantly reduced infection risk across hospital departments.

• Strengthened daily hygiene practices and staff engagement.