Table 4 Hand Hygiene service in healthcare facilities in the GKMA
Description | Characteristic | Frequency (n = 60) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Status of hand hygiene facilities in the patient care areas | No supplies available | 6 | 10.0 |
Water only | 17 | 28.3 | |
Water and sanitiser available | 1 | 1.7 | |
Water and soap available | 35 | 58.3 | |
Water, soap and sanitiser available | 1 | 1.7 | |
HCF has functioning hand hygiene facilities within five meters of the toilet block | Hand hygiene facilities available but non- functional | 2 | 3.3 |
Did not observe | 1 | 1.7 | |
No toilet facility | 1 | 1.7 | |
Hand hygiene facilities not available | 6 | 10.0 | |
Hand hygiene facilities available with water only | 24 | 40.0 | |
Hand hygiene facilities available with both water and soap | 26 | 43.3 |