Castilla y León Health Centers Recognized for Outstanding Hand Hygiene Commitment
Health centers and hospital services in Castilla y León are honored for advancing hand hygiene programs that critically reduce healthcare-associated infections and enhance patient safety.
- • Three health centers in León achieved Advanced Level recognition for hand hygiene.
- • Nineteen centers renewed their initial commitment to hand hygiene programs.
- • The Urgent Care service at the León hospital received initial-level recognition.
- • Over 70% compliance reported in hand hygiene after patient contact among healthcare workers.
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Hand hygiene has been reaffirmed as the most effective and cost-efficient practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections in Castilla y León. In a ceremony held on November 25, a range of health centers and hospital services in León were awarded for their dedication to hand hygiene programs, reflecting a broader strategy by the Regional Health Management of Castilla y León to enhance patient safety.
Three primary care centers—Centro de Salud de Boñar, Centro de Salud Ribera del Esla, and Centro de Salud San Emiliano (Babia)—were honored for achieving an Advanced Level of commitment. Additionally, 19 other centers renewed their initial commitment level, while the Urgent Care Service at the Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León (CAULE) received initial-level recognition, joining multiple hospital units recognized previously.
The World Health Organization underscores hand hygiene as critical, emphasizing adherence to the 'five moments' to effectively block infection transmission. After patient contact, compliance rates exceed 70%, aiding in the substantial reduction of infections and combating antibiotic resistance. In hospital settings, 27 units have reached advanced levels, and the ICU has achieved an excellent level of compliance.
Officials from primary and specialized care management attended the event, highlighting the continuous improvement and accreditation efforts as vital to elevating healthcare quality and safety across Castilla y León.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.