Hand Washing Campaign 21 December 2004 The Infection Control Team at Noble's Hospital have undertaken the first public
hand hygiene campaign in the Isle of Man. The essence of the campaign is to
raise awareness of the importance of washing hands to prevent the spread of
infection.
The Keep 'Em Clean Campaign was launched on Saturday 4th December, outside Marks
and Spencers. This was a huge success with more than 1000 people attending the
stand throughout the day. The public were given information about all aspects of
hand hygiene. Eleanor Power, age 12, from Port Erin
won a competition asking when is it important to wash your hands.
The official launch was opened on Monday 6th December by the Minister Hon. Steve
Rodan, at Noble's Hospital Entrance.
The Minister cut the 'chain of infection' in the presence of DHSS Chief
Executive - David Killip, Hospital Manager - Paul Shields, and Director of
Nursing and Midwifery - Bev Critchlow. The Infection Control Team: Dr Wardle -
Infection Control Doctor, Margaret Kermode and Elizabeth Sawyer - Specialist
Nurses, were also present, as were the Committee who were instrumental in
delivering the campaign.
The Minister presented prizewinners from the hand washing children's poster
competition with their prizes. They were Joshua Rigg, aged 9, Paige Skillicorn,
aged 8, and Michael Jones, aged 5. All entries were of a very high standard,
which made judging difficult.
Margaret Kermode said:
"The Campaign has been a resounding success. Hospital staff have been very
supportive in getting the message across and the general public have shown great
interest in the campaign."
During this week other activities taking place within the Noble's and Ramsey Cottage Hospitals, include
hand-washing demonstrations, hand washing audits and a competition in the foyer
of Noble's Hospital to name occasions
when hand washing should be undertaken.
Many members of staff have signed up to a 'hand washing champion' scheme; this
includes their photograph being displayed on posters around the Hospitals and
depicts them as a role model for hand washing. Finally, staff are wearing
stickers on their uniforms telling patients that 'it's ok to ask'. This has been
welcomed by staff and is seen as a step to encourage patients to ask staff if
they have washed their hands.
Information posters/leaflets are displayed in GP Surgeries, Nursing and
Residential homes, in order to get the hand-washing message right across the
Island, and School Nurses will be holding awareness events throughout the
Island's schools. More stories >>>
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