Webinar: How Vanderbilt University Medical Center Established a Hand Hygiene Program

Presented on: March 22, 2018, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
Presented by: Thomas R. Talbot, MD, MPH
Level of Program: Intermediate
Registration:  http://hcmarketplace.com/hand-hygiene-program 

Summary:Hand hygiene is the top way to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections. It has also become a major focus of Joint Commission and CMS surveyors, so hospitals need to ensure their healthcare workers are complying with hand washing guidelines.

During this 90-minute webinar, Thomas R. Talbot, MD, MPH, will explain how he led a successful effort to establish a hand hygiene compliance program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Talbot will help attendees overcome barriers to hand hygiene compliance, set up a compliance program in their facility, and create a culture of safety that encourages increased accountability.

Who Should Listen?

• Infection preventionists
• Quality improvement personnel
• Operational quality leaders
• Safety directors
• Patient safety professionals
• Risk managers