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Using a human factors framework to assess clinician perceptions of and barriers to high reliability in hand hygiene.

Vaughan-Malloy AM, Chan Yuen J, Sandora TJ. Using a human factors framework to assess clinician perceptions of and barriers to high reliability in hand hygiene. Am J Infect Control. 2023;51(5):514-519. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2023.01.013.

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June 14, 2023
Vaughan-Malloy AM, Chan Yuen J, Sandora TJ. Am J Infect Control. 2023;51(5):514-519.
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Hand hygiene adherence is an essential component of patient safety. Using the SEIPS 2.0 model, this study explored clinician perspectives about high reliability in hand hygiene. The 61 respondents identified several barriers associated with aspects of organizational culture, environment, tasks and tools, including frequently empty alcohol-based hand rub dispensers and challenges with the layout of patient care areas.

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Vaughan-Malloy AM, Chan Yuen J, Sandora TJ. Using a human factors framework to assess clinician perceptions of and barriers to high reliability in hand hygiene. Am J Infect Control. 2023;51(5):514-519. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2023.01.013.