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Figure 1 depicts the compliance rates and number of hospitals for each of the jurisdictions that submitted data for the second audit period in August 2009. The highest compliance rate and the largest number of hospitals submitting data was Victoria (70.5% from 86 hospitals). This demonstrates the benefit of using the program over several years, as Victoria began the process well before the start of the national program. Figure 2 depicts the compliance rate by healthcare worker professional group. The highest compliance rates were nurses (69% for student nurse and 68% for Registered Nurses). Figure 3 depicts the compliance rates for each of the 5 Moments. The highest rates of compliance were after touching a patient (73%) and after completion of a procedure (71%).
The National Hand Hygiene Initiative is continuing. Measurement and reporting of compliance with the 5 Moments program will remain a key part of the initiative and the Commission will make the national results available through its website (www.safetyandquality.gov.au). The number of hospitals providing data in this second round of reporting has increased and it is anticipated to continue to increase for the subsequent data periods. This ongoing initiative will remain a valuable step in the national efforts to reduce the risk of healthcare acquired infections in Australia.
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