May 5 is Hand Hygiene Day, which was launched by the WHO. Every year, as part of this global campaign, Saraya supports hand hygiene awareness activities in various countries. In this report, we would like to introduce two hand healthcare events that we supported at healthcare facilities in China.
Event at Sichuan Gem Flower Hospital, Northsichuan Medical College
Facility information
Facility name: Sichuan Gem Flower Hospital, Northsichuan Medical College
Address: No. 26 Tongji Alley, Huayang Residential District, Tianfu New Area, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province
Number of beds: 650
Number of staff: 1,012
About the Event
Sichuan Gem Flower Hospital, Northsichuan Medical College, is highly focused on infection control on a daily basis. A doctor from the facility approached Saraya to seek support for a hand hygiene event aimed at educating patients about proper handwashing and hand disinfection to raise their awareness of infection control measures.
At the event, a giant monitor was set up at the hospital entrance to explain the importance of hand hygiene and demonstrate proper hand hygiene methods. SARAYA’s original posters, created for this year’s theme “Accelerating action together!”, were displayed throughout the hospital to raise awareness.
In addition, a booth was placed at the entrance to the outpatient clinic, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about hand hygiene in a fun way. Hospital staff at the booth demonstrated the effective hand-rub procedure to patients and their families.
Event Feedback
Visitors who successfully practiced correct hand hygiene were rewarded with hand disinfectant and hand cream. Moreover, original pamphlets on the importance of hand hygiene and how to practice it were distributed.
More than 600 people attended the event. One visitor said, “I now understand the importance of hand hygiene”, while another remarked, “It was good to learn how to perform proper hand hygiene.” The event was very well received by visitors, and we hope that it will help people understand the importance of hand hygiene.
Event at Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital
Facility Information
Facility name: Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital
Address: No. 150, Heping Rd, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
Number of beds: 3,488
Number of staff: 2,502
About the event
Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital is one of China’s leading hospitals in cancer treatment and is equipped with advanced facilities and highly skilled medical professionals. The hospital, which performs more than 540,000 examinations each year, has a large number of patients. The infection control doctor requested Saraya’s support in organizing an event to raise awareness of hand hygiene among patients.
For the event, posters promoting the May 5 campaign and the five steps of hand hygiene were displayed at the hospital entrance.
Infection control and outpatient care staff provided instructions on proper hand disinfection and handwashing to outpatients and their families. Patients and their families received gifts of hand disinfectant and hand cream along with leaflets emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene. The event was a great success, with over 300 people in attendance.
Event Feedback
Both attendees and hospital staff expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to acquire knowledge about hand hygiene, with the latter acknowledging the event's impact in reinforcing the significance of hand hygiene practices.
Awareness of and a daily commitment to hand hygiene are essential. We will continue to support such events in the future.
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Publication Date:December 12, 2023
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Category:Hand Hygiene
HosCom International 2023 Vol. 2
