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01/07/2019 at 9:57 am #75535
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approved by the ACIPC EMT.Kind regards,
Sara Kirby
Australasian Office Manager
+61 3 6281 9239
Dear Infection Prevention and Control Colleagues
We are seeking participants in a research study about a hybrid approach hand
hygiene auditing that incorporates video based electronic surveillance being
conducted by researchers at The University of Sydney.Hand hygiene is an essential aspect of patient safety and hence auditing of
healthcare worker practice is required in all public healthcare facilities
in Australia under the auspices of the National Hand Hygiene Initiative.Data is collected by trained auditors using direct observation and while
this method is considered the “gold standard” is it resource intensive in
terms of auditor training, auditing time and data entry requirements.
Furthermore, there are questions as to the potential impacts that the
presence of an auditor may have on the behaviour of the healthcare workers
who are being observed via the Hawthorne effect. In an attempt to improve
auditing efficacy and accuracy various electronic methods have been proposed
however, none have been compatible with Australian data collection
requirements.Phase one of this study proposes to explore and develop technical and
methodological specifications for video based electronic surveillance method
of hand hygiene auditing. Subsequent phases will involve trial and
evaluation of the developed methodology.You have been invited to participate in this study because you have
expertise in and experience of direct observational hand hygiene auditingWe are seeking participants willing to take part in a confidential 30 minute
interview about their views and experiences of hand hygiene auditing and
their thoughts and ideas about a potential video based electronic
surveillance method which is being developed for future trialThis project has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee
The University of Sydney – Project No: 2019/287
The study is being carried out by the following researchers:
* Professor Ramon Z. Shaban
Principal Investigator & Supervisor
University of Sydney and Western Sydney Local Health District
* Ms Katherine J. McKay
Principal Investigator & Student Researcher
University of Sydney & Eastern Health
* Dr. Patricia E. Ferguson
Principal Investigator Associate Supervisor
University of Sydney
If you would like more information about this study please contact
Researcher Katherine McKay -kmck4637@uni.sydney.edu.auKind regards Katherine
Katherine McKay
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Hand Hygiene Portfolio
Infection Prevention and Control Services
Box Hill Hospital
Eastern Health
Principal Investigator and Student Researcher
Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine and HealthUniversity of Sydney
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