Following a brief review of the 4 Moments
of Hand Hygiene by the Infection Control
Practitioner, participants drew random
scenarios tailored to their respective line
of work. Various brief scenarios of care
and service provision were drafted for
nurses, PSWs, allied health professionals,
housekeepers, dietary workers and
others.
After role-playing the scenario,
participants turned to their peers, who
were tasked with spotting the errors
and explaining the correct course of
action. Particular attention was paid
to the 4 Moments of Hand Hygiene
and use of PPE. This training lasted for
several weeks and covered a significant
proportion of our staff between three
shifts and across all Baycrest point of
care areas.
These training avenues are an important
component of patient safety. Hand
hygiene has a direct impact on quality
of care and patient safety across all
levels of healthcare services. Not only
do they refresh staff knowledge around
important moments of hand hygiene,
they also support our efforts to ensure
we are meeting this critical Required
Organizational Practice identified by
Accreditation Canada.
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