[The Importance of Hospital Hygiene: Findings of a German Nationwide Survey].
Aim of the study:The German legislature reacted to the increasing number of nosocomial infections with a set of laws to strengthen hospital hygiene. The aim of the study is to measure the current and future importance of hospital hygiene in Germany.Methods:CEOs and hygiene staff from German hospitals took part in a survey on 13 items regarding the current and future importance of hospital hygiene. Statistical analyses were conducted to identify significances regarding the professional groups.Results:The results of the study show that hospital hygiene is currently of high importance and will be rising in the future. Hospital hygiene has a high economic impact, especially as a competitive factor. The patients' fear to suffer from a nosocomial infection, especially caused by multi-resistant bacteria, is countered with intensive educational work.Conclusion:The results demonstrate that the legislators' efforts are taken note of in German hospitals and the future strategic impact of hospital hygiene in a pay-for-performance reimbursement system has become clear.
Centrum für Krankenhausmanagement, Universität Münster, Münster.
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005858:Germany; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017053:Infection Control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data