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Module 5: Procedures for Compliance Ariel Davis Rasmussen University H340/HSA3422: Regulation and Compliance in Healthcare Rebecca Mangali 12/3/2023

Clinical Staff Members Must Wash Their Hands Between Patients A crucial part of a compliance program is to monitor the effectiveness of the procedures set in place. Monitoring tools allow staff to find any errors in the compliance plan and actively work to fix them. I have put several different monitoring tools into action regarding the hand washing policy. Sign-Off Sheet To keep track of whether people are washing their hands, I have administered a sign-off sheet that is located at every hand washing station. The sign-off sheet would consist of writing the time the employee washed their hands, answering yes/no if they followed the required hand washing guidelines and whether the wash station needs to be restocked. The sheet will need to be signed by the employees each time they wash their hands throughout their shift. At the end of the day the supervisor will sign off and make sure that each employee washed their hands before and after every patient. The sign-off sheet will help keep employees on top of their responsibilities and will also help keep supplies stocked. Hand hygiene compliance increases dramatically when these observers, who are usually well known to the staff, are circulating in the unit (Infectious Disease News, 2014). Having supervisors check off on the sign-off sheets will allow for more compliance from staff. Electronic Monitoring Systems Use of electronic monitoring can be a valuable tool for educating healthcare workers on their hand hygiene performance, and tracking hand hygiene performance improvements (Infection Control, 2013). Electronic monitoring systems can have a great impact on hand hygiene compliance. An electronic monitoring system can help improve workflow because it does not

require healthcare workers to record information. Although a sign-off sheet requires employee attention, it’s important to make sure that a monitoring system works properly before eliminating the sign-off sheet requirement. A monitoring system can also help save money because they can easily be attached to existing features, unlike other expensive hospital equipment. Electronic monitoring systems continuously monitor and process data on employee hand washing. Visuals Hand washing visuals are an important monitoring tool that should be displayed throughout the hospital. The visuals should consist of step-by-step instructions on how to correctly wash your hands. These visuals will make it less likely for staff members to forget to wash their hands in between patients. Hand washing visuals will also show patients how seriously our hospital staff takes hand hygiene compliance. Conclusion There are several monitoring tools that can help the hand washing compliance process. I believe that sign-off sheets, electronic monitoring systems, and visuals can have a great impact on hand hygiene. Hand washing is not a complicated process, so I do not believe that training is necessary. If employees cannot follow the hand washing guidelines correctly then training may be the next best option for this hospital. Employees Must be Knowledgeable in the use of Fire Extinguishers It is a crucial part of a compliance program to monitor how effective each compliance plan is. I have put several different monitoring tools in action, regarding the use of fire extinguishers. The following monitoring tools will help ensure that every staff member is knowledgeable and comfortable while using a fire extinguisher.

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