Policy for Hand Hygiene Educational and Motivational Program (2024) (English)
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This national policy by the Kuwait Ministry of Health provides a comprehensive strategy for improving hand hygiene (HH) in health care settings. It aligns with WHO’s multimodal strategy, aiming to reduce healthcare-associated infections through system change, training, evaluation, reminders, institutional safety climate, and patient empowerment. The document outlines a structured action plan, observation tools, ABHR consumption monitoring, training schedules, buddy systems, evaluation forms, and campaign materials for behavior change among healthcare workers and patients.