It is not easy to make the doctors wash their hands if they don’t realize that themselves. After a lot of clinical practice the ego in them pops out and they might think that they don’t carry those germs with them. It is necessary to make them realize that they carry the harmful bacteria and other germs in their hands and the probability of spreading it to other patients and attendants who come to the hospital is more.
Many hospitals provide incentives to those who wash their hands. It is found that some hospitals have given vouchers worth a few dollars whenever they find some doctor washing their hands. It was given on the spot and they have accepted it. This was found to have improved their attitude and many have started washing their hands off. The vicinity of the basin also plays a role in making them wash their hands. Wash basins that are easily accessible should be there in the clinics. Free supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic based washing solutions should be provided. Handouts, emails, and posters emphasizing the need to wash the hands can also be used to keep on reminding them of the need to wash the hands.
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