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ON May 23rd, 2008, the French Ministry of Health launched a national hand cleanliness campaign targeting health care workers, patients, and the general public. The campaign emphasizes that proper hand hygiene is the key element in preventing and controlling nosocomial infections.
It is critical that a through cleansing of one’s hands with a liquid alcohol solution containing an emollient to protect the skin precedes all health care treatments, no matter where they are carried out. All health care establishments throughout the country should see to it that these solutions are available at patient’s bed. Health care workers would also be required to carry a small bottle of disinfectant in the pockets of their uniform. |
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Implementing Safety Strategies as a Frontline Manager |
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Written by Christine Besson
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Thursday, 01 February 2007 |
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Patient safety requires commitment from all levels of an organization. While
executives foster a safety culture and establish clear goals and metrics for the
organization, the day-to-day execution is the responsibility of frontline
managers who direct resources at the "sharp end" of care. In order to ensure
that quality and safety are a top priority, these managers need the tools and
understanding of patient safety to lead the work at their institutions.
Seminar at Cambridge, MA - February 12-13, 2007
For more information on this seminar organized by IHI, visit the site http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/ConferencesAndTraining/ImplementingSafety
StrategiesAsAFrontlineManager.htm
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