Conocimientos y prácticas de higiene de manos como principal medida de prevención y control de infecciones en el servicio de cuidados intensivos del hospital Dr. Gustavo Domínguez Zambrano de la ciudad de santo domingo, periodo febrero -abril del 2021.

Abstract

Abstract: Hand hygiene represents an important prop in healthcare activities worldwide. However, care-associated infections represent a considerable impact on the complications that can occur during health care, increasing morbidity and mortality and a significant economic cost within the health facility. That is why, performing proper hand hygiene complying with the 5 moments of hand hygiene, the correct hand washing technique and proper knowledge contribute to clean hands saving lives.The present research is focused on hand hygiene and how this is part of the link in the prevention of associated infections in health care. An observational and knowledge study was carried out in the intensive care unit with the participation of 5 specialist doctors, 16 resident doctors and 30 nurses who carry out their routine activities within the intensive care unit of the Dr. Gustavo Domínguez Zambrano Hospital. The results that framed the research showed that the medical and nursing staff working in the intensive care unit have intermediate knowledge regarding hand hygiene and, from what has been observed, the correct application of the 5 hygiene moments of hands or steps and time for proper clinical handwashing. These data provide us with evidence that proper hand hygiene within a health facility will greatly reduce the risk of acquiring an infection associated withhealth care.