hand washing

Ontario Hospital Association started campaign on October 21st that should help to prevent the spreading of infections, like MRSA and C.diff. In particular C.diff, which lead to diarrhea and could be fatal. Concerns rose regarding insufficient hand washing by nurses, physicians and every one of allied health. Increased number of MRSA cases in the hospital forced infection prevention control initiate hand washing program 8 weeks ago at North York general Hospital. As a stuff nurse I am a part of this initiative. At the first week of project the washing rate was only 40%, now it’s constantly above 80%. Hand washing is essential for the prevention spreading of infections, and I thing this plan will help to decrease number of communicable diseases in the hospital.