Almost a quarter of doctors in acute hospitals do not comply with hand hygiene regulations, a new audit has revealed.
Hospitals were required to undertake a hand hygiene compliance audit in October 2011, according to HSE Assistant National Director of Health Protection Dr Kevin Kelleher.
Compliance with the regulations at Letterkenny General increased significantly however on a previous survey – up to 77.6% from 65.2%.
Sligo General Hospital was amongst the highest ranked in the country – with 89% compliance with regulations – up from 79.5% on the previous survey.
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