[Factors related with the performance of a proper hand hygiene].

Objective: To identify factors related with the performance of a proper hand hygiene technique in a hand hygiene campaign.

Methods: We developed two cross-sectional studies on 15 hospital units. The outcome variable was complied HH with proper technique and the exposures variables were care factors (unit, professional group, etc) and other factors related with the HH campaign (training on hand washing).

[Impact of a hand hygiene campaign on alcoholic hand rub consumption in a tertiary hospital].

Objective: To evaluate the influence of a hand hygiene program on consumption of alcoholic hand rub, and specifically the impact of the development of hand washing training in a tertiary hospital belonging to the Cantabrian Health Service in Spain.

Methods: We performed an ecological study from January 2005 to December 2008. The dependent variable was consumption of alcoholic hand rub (ml/day).