Extend zero tolerance of lax handwashing to visitors
January 26, 2009 12:40 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Ross Finnie MSP has called on the Scottish Government to extend the 'zero tolerance' of lax hand hygiene to patients' visitors in hospitals.
The zero tolerance approach to non compliance with hand hygiene procedures for NHS staff was launched today.
Commenting, Mr Finnie said:
"This 'zero tolerance' approach will only work if it covers everyone in hospitals.
"If health workers are to be threatened with the sack for not washing their hands, then hospital visitors should also be subject to similar restrictions.
"We all have a responsibility to stop infections spreading through hospital wards. If visitors repeatedly fail to wash their hands then they shouldn't be allowed back.
"Infections in hospitals cost lives. If the Government is really serious about tackling lax hygiene, then it will extend the zero tolerance policy to everyone in hospitals."
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