Table 1 Summary of details collected on the WHO observation form. The form is designed to aid in the collection of data when observing the hand hygiene activity of HCWs in different clinical settings. It has three main categories
From: Barriers to hand hygiene in ophthalmic outpatients in Uganda: a mixed methods approach
Category | Details collected |
|---|---|
Identifying details | A range of details are recorded about the location of the observation (e.g. the department and ward), the timing (day, time at the start and end of observation period) and the initials of the observer. |
Person being observed | There is a column to identify each individual being observed and record their professional category (e.g. nurse or doctor). |
Opportunities for hand hygiene | Each row details the opportunities for hand hygiene for each individual being observed. This includes the indication (e.g. before touching a patient or after touching a patient’s surroundings) as well as details of any resultant hand hygiene action (if gloves or hand rub were used, if hands were washed or if an opportunity was missed). |