Wednesday May 29, 2024

Stop the Spread: Implementing Effective Hand Hygiene Programs with Brian Spada * BCWA S8:E10

Have you heard the myths about hand hygiene in healthcare settings? Here are three myths for you:

1) Hand hygiene products alone will keep infections at bay;

2) Healthcare workers are always diligent with hand hygiene;

3) All you need is instant hand sanitizer to stay safe.

Now, my guest, Brian Spada and I the talk about the truth behind these myths, but first, let's dive into the compelling reality. Stay tuned!

In this episode, you will be able to:

Mastering Hand Hygiene: Unlocking the Key to Patient Safety in Healthcare Settings.
Boosting Compliance: How to Drive Lasting Change in Hand Hygiene Practices.
The Power of Hand Washing: Why It Reigns Supreme Over Sanitizers in Healthcare Settings.
Infection Prevention Training: Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Combat Healthcare-Acquired Infections.
Impactful Hand Hygiene: Unveiling the True Influence on Reducing Infection Rates in Healthcare Settings.

Brian Spada, an experienced infection prevention professional, brings over two decades of expertise in hand hygiene in healthcare settings. With a passion for enhancing patient safety and reducing healthcare-acquired infections, Brian's work focuses on infection prevention and control strategies, emphasizing the critical impact of hand washing on patient well-being.

Through his extensive career, Brian has developed effective training programs for healthcare workers and emphasizes the vital role of products in promoting hand hygiene practices. His industry insights and commitment to driving behavioral change in healthcare professionals make him a valuable resource in understanding and implementing effective hand hygiene practices.

You can reach Brain at:

bspada@simoniz.com

www.simoniz.com

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Importance of Hand Hygiene in Healthcare

00:05:33 - Behavioral Change and Accountability

00:09:21 - Hand Hygiene Across Different Industries

00:10:28 - Factors Affecting Hand Hygiene Compliance

00:14:15 - Importance of Accountability and Comprehensive Programs

00:15:17 - Importance of Hand Hygiene

00:19:18 - Personal Experience with Hand Hygiene

00:22:32 - Training and Behavioral Change

00:27:13 - Partnership and Comprehensive Approach

00:29:00 - Onboarding and Educational Program

00:29:24 - Importance of Hand Hygiene and ROI with Simonides

00:30:35 - Commitment to Hand Hygiene and Manufacturing

00:31:27 - Focus on Patient Safety and Self-Protection

00:33:53 - Infectious Environments and Personal Responsibility

00:36:35 - Living Life and Setting Goals