Hand hygiene
Hand hygiene is a fundamental part of patient care to prevent the spread of infections and contamination of the healthcare environment.
Data highlights
Estimated hand hygiene rate
Canberra Health Services participates in the National Hand Hygiene Initiative coordinated by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare. As part of the initiative, audits of hand hygiene ‘moments’ are conducted across Canberra Health Services facilities 3 times per year.
How to download data
Download the hand hygiene rate data displayed in this dashboard using the following link.