Physician rounds
Hello, my name is and may I interrupt rounds for just one moment? (If the answer is “no,” then observe the request and follow up with the project point person.) You may not be aware that this unit is involved in a project with The Joint Commission to improve hand hygiene and, ultimately, patient safety. I noticed that while you washed hands on the way out of the room, I did not see anyone washing hands when you entered the next room. Please help me understand why hand hygiene would be performed at room exit and not at room entry? [Wait for response.]
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me, I would be interested in hearing any other barriers to hand hygiene this group finds. [Wait for response.]
Thank you again.
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me, I would be interested in hearing any other barriers to hand hygiene this group finds. [Wait for response.]
Thank you again.