HCM-550 Healthcare Management classPlease write approximately 1,750-2,000 words addressing the following scenario:Write an action plan for improving adherence with hand hygiene policies and...

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT        5
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Executive Summary
    In hospital settings, maintaining good hand hygiene is essential for preventing infection. The transfer of illnesses and infection rates can be significantly reduced by following hand hygiene rules and practices. This action plan provides ideas and tactics to raise hand hygiene compliance at a medical office, nursing home, or hospital. The strategy incorporates data from the textbook, three academic works, and a website for professionals, and Saint Leo University's fundamental principle of excellence.
Table of contents
Executive Summary    2
Introduction    5
Background    5
Objective    6
Analysis    6
Literature Review    6
Factors influencing hand hygiene compliance    6
Evidence-based interventions    7
Core Value of Excellence    8
Strategies and Recommendations    10
Education and Training    10
Awareness Campaigns    10
Access to Hand Hygiene Facilities    11
Monitoring and Feedback    11
Accountability and Leadership    11
Continuous Evaluation and Improvement    11
Conclusion    13
References    14
Introduction
Background
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) provide a serious risk to patient safety and overall healthcare outcomes in healthcare settings. HAIs can result in extended hospital stays, higher healthcare expenses, and, in extreme circumstances, even death. One of the most efficient ways to stop the spread of infectious diseases and lower HAIs is to practice good hand hygiene. Despite the clear necessity of hand cleanliness, healthcare professionals' compliance rates are still below par. Numerous elements, such as a lack of knowledge, time restraints, insufficient access to facilities for hand hygiene, and a lack of responsibility, contribute to this problem. To increase adherence to hand hygiene policies and practices, it is imperative to address these obstacles and create a thorough action plan. Poor hand hygiene compliance has serious repercussions. According to studies, typical patient care activities can cause healthcare professionals' hands to be contaminated with a variety of germs (Lambe et al., 2019). The danger of spreading germs dramatically rises if these contaminated hands come into touch with patients or their surroundings. This can thus endanger patient safety and result in illnesses linked to healthcare. Additionally, the increase of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics highlights the importance of using good hand hygiene techniques. Multidrug-resistant infections (MDROs) are difficult to treat and can have higher rates of morbidity and fatality. In order to stop MDROs from spreading and lessen the burden of antibiotic resistance, proper hand hygiene is essential. Healthcare organizations must priorities hand hygiene as a crucial element of their infection prevention and control strategy in order to overcome these obstacles. The prevalence of HAIs can be considerably decreased, and patient outcomes can be enhanced, by putting into practice evidence-based treatments and encouraging a culture of excellent hand hygiene. Healthcare facilities can enhance adherence to hand hygiene policies and practices by being aware of the history and recognizing the importance of hand hygiene in avoiding infections. The action plan's subsequent parts will include particular tactics and suggestions supported by pertinent research, expert websites, and the core value of excellence to accomplish this objective.
Objective
This action plan's goal is to offer doable tactics for enhancing compliance with hand hygiene policies and procedures at a healthcare facility, with the intention of preventing infections and lowering infection rates.
Analysis
Literature Review
A thorough literature analysis highlights evidence-based treatments that have been effective in boosting adherence and offers useful insights into the variables affecting hand hygiene compliance. We can better comprehend the tactics used in comparable healthcare settings by combining material from the textbook and three scientific articles.
Factors influencing hand hygiene compliance
Several studies have identified key factors that influence hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers. These factors include:
· Knowledge and awareness: Healthcare professionals are more likely to follow hand hygiene guidelines if they have a solid awareness of the significance of hand hygiene and its role in avoiding infections.
· Perceived barriers: Common roadblocks to compliance include time restraints, workload pressures, and availability to hand hygiene facilities (Mouajou et al., 2022). It's important to remove these obstacles to increase adherence.
· Organizational culture and leadership: supportive leadership, a healthy organizational culture, and a focus on patient safety significantly boost Hand hygiene compliance.
· Accountability and feedback: Giving healthcare staff frequent feedback and establishing clear accountability for hand hygiene compliance can have a beneficial effect on their behavior and increase adherence rates.
Evidence-based interventions
The literature provides various evidence-based interventions that have proven effective in improving hand hygiene compliance. Some of these interventions include:
· Education and training programs: Comprehensive education and training programs that inform healthcare professionals about hand hygiene recommendations,...