The HHA hand hygiene compliance auditing method is by direct observation of healthcare workers. Direct observation by trained and validated observers is the gold standard to monitor compliance with the 5 Moments for hand hygiene, and allows the comparison of complaince rates nationally.
To ensure the consistency and validity of the data standardised training and validation processes are required.
Annual validation is recommended for auditors to remain up-to-date with their knowledge of the 5 Moments definitions and audit practices. All trained auditors should complete annual validation to maintain their auditor status.
Annual validation recommendations include:
It is the responsibility of the Hand hygiene lead for each organisation to ensure all auditors meet their annual validation requirements. Auditors who have not met the above criteria should discuss this with their hand hygiene lead to create a plan to regain validated auditor status.
Lapsed auditor recommendations include:
Once deemed suitably retrained, the auditor is considered validated and can resume data collection for their organisation.
Auditor training should only be conducted by validated Auditor trainers.
Auditor Training could consist of a number of defined sessions, including:
