Proper hand hygiene is considered to be the single most important method for preventing cross-contamination and reducing healthcare-associated infections. Research shows that hand hygiene dispensers have a significant impact on compliance rates*, and the key to success is making sure they are correctly placed. In fact, studies show that optimising dispenser placement can increase usage by more than 50%.**

 

To help you boost hand-hygiene compliance in your healthcare facility, we have created evidence-based guides for optimal dispenser placement. Built around four common types of areas commonly found in healthcare facilities, the visualisations suggest dispenser placements that support hand-hygiene compliance with the important WHO 5 Moments in mind. The information in the placement guide is based on both Essity-sponsored research and independent findings from academic research.