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Improving healthcare workers' hand hygiene is not possible without ensuring that the basics are in place. Periodic re-examination of a hand hygiene program is essential, especially given current trends and complexities in healthcare. Many facilities are returning to a back-to-basics approach while simultaneously trying to propel programs forward. Join us for an insightful and engaging afternoon as we discuss key considerations for selecting hand hygiene products, which are foundational to healthcare worker compliance. We will explore the nuances of product formulation and its impact on efficacy, skin health, and aesthetics. Additionally, we will address the monumental task of effectively initiating healthcare worker behavior change, examining how our expectations can be unrealistic and how we can better position our efforts for success. Lastly, we will discuss how innovations like automated hand hygiene compliance monitoring can be paired with effective behavioral change to propel hand hygiene efforts forward once the basics are in place.

Introduction and Housekeeping - Marisa Fernandes

Formulated for Impact: The Science of Efficacy, Aesthetics, and Skin Health in Hand Hygiene - Kristen Green

The first speaker with explore the science that should guide choosing a hand hygiene solution. From using the efficacious dose to driving compliance through end-user acceptance, follow the data that drives development of a well-formulated product. Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of how the three main pillars of formulation development (efficacy, skin compatibility, and user experience) come together in clinical healthcare environments.

Beyond Education: Strategies for Sustainable Hand Hygiene Improvement - Megan DiGiorgio

The next presenter will explore the pitfalls of relying too heavily on education as the primary solution for influencing behavior. She will introduce effective strategies such as just-in-time coaching, providing timely feedback, and clarifying the distinction between leading and lagging indicators. She will emphasize the importance of securing buy-in from both executive leadership and frontline managers, highlighting this step as essential for the success of any  hand hygiene improvement program.  

Working Towards High Reliability in Hand Hygiene: One Hospital's Journey Implementing an Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring System House Wide - Frank Baio

Finally, Frank Baio, Administrative Director of Infection Prevention and Control, will discuss the key factors that led senior leadership to make significant investments in a housewide AHHMS, share his perspective on the organization's ongoing journey, highlight his team's continued efforts to drive and maintain momentum, and describe both challenges and successes encountered along the way.  

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