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ScotGov: NHS compliance with hand hygiene rules has risen by 19% in a year to 87% according to a new report. Health Secretary, Nicola Sturgeon, said that despite the 'excellent progress', staff need to maintain their efforts to reach the target of at least 90% compliance by November 2008.

The figure was revealed in the second audit report prepared by Health Protection Scotland (HPS) and it follows work carried out by specially-trained Hand Hygiene Local Health Board Coordinators (LHBCs), who monitored hand washing routines by staff in hospitals across Scotland.
Press release ~ Compliance with Hand Hygiene – 2nd Audit Report (scroll down) ~ HAI Task Force Delivery Plan April 2008 - March 2011 ~ National Hand Hygiene NHS Campaign Compliance with Hand Hygiene - Audit Report ~ Related documents / links ~ The NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification: Healthcare Associated Infection Task Force
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