Date of Award

Fall 2025

Document Type

Project – Full Written

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Committee Chair

Abby Garlock

Abstract

For many years, proper hand hygiene has been emphasized as one of the most important defenses in helping to prevent illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) is a major organization that stresses the importance of proper hand hygiene and disease prevention. However, hand hygiene education and knowledge must be acquired to successfully utilize the correct steps in combating illnesses and diseases. Hand hygiene is a learned behavior and emphasizing education and awareness is important to successful adoption. This DNP project was implemented to personal care staff in a congregated care setting located in the southeastern part of Virginia. The project provided a 2-hour evidence-based education and awareness for behavior change to improve hand hygiene knowledge and awareness. The participants completed a pre- and post-education electronic survey to identify hand hygiene knowledge and conceptions. The education included a Power Point Presentation with emphasis on hand hygiene practices and foundations utilizing WHO’s Five Moments of Hand Hygiene framework. A question-and-answer session was completed after the presentation. After receiving the education, the participants performed hand hygiene demonstrations with feedback and Glo Germ Technology. The project goal was achieved, with all participants reporting an enhancement of hand hygiene knowledge and understanding.

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