From: Scenario-based simulation training for the WHO hand hygiene self-assessment framework
Level of Progress | HHSAFScore | Definition |
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Inadequate | 0–125 | Hand hygiene practices and promotion are deficient. Significant improvement is required |
Basic | 126–250 | Some measures are in place, but not at a satisfactory standard. Further improvement is required |
Intermediate | 251–375 | An appropriate hand hygiene promotion strategy is in place, and hand hygiene practices have improved. It is now crucial to develop long-term plans to ensure that improvement is sustained and progresses |
Advanced | 376–500 | Hand hygiene promotion and optimal hand hygiene practices have been sustained and/or improved, helping to embed a culture of safety in the healthcare setting |
Leadershipa | The healthcare facility is considered as a reference center for and contributes to the promotion of hand hygiene through research, innovation and information sharing |