id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-327888-4g3x5dje Yuan, C. T. Perceptions of hand hygiene practices in China 2009-02-28 .txt text/plain 3593 181 40 Our study suggests that a pivotal issue for improving hand hygiene practice in China is providing infection control departments adequate attention, priority, and influence within the hospital, with a clear line of authority to senior management. Findings from this study suggest that the primary challenges in improving hand hygiene in China are the limited authority of infection control departments in hospitals, the lack of essential resources, and the ineffective use of data monitoring and feedback to hospital staff. Elevating the place of infection control on the hospital organisational chart and changing the paradigm of surveillance to continuous monitoring and effective data feedback are central to achieving improved hand hygiene practices and quality of care. Elevating the place of infection control on the hospital organisational chart and changing the paradigm of surveillance to continuous monitoring and effective data feedback are central to achieving improved hand hygiene practices and quality of care. ./cache/cord-327888-4g3x5dje.txt ./txt/cord-327888-4g3x5dje.txt