Higienização das mãos: adesão da equipe multidisciplinar de saúde de um hospital ao norte do Estado de Minas Gerais

Hand hygiene: adherence of multidisciplinary health team of a hospital in the north of Minas Gerais This study aimed at verifying adherence of multiprofesional team of a hospital in the North Minas Gerais – Brazil regarding hand hygiene and when done correctly. This is a quantitative, descriptive and observational study. An observation guide previously validated and tested by the National Health Surveillance Agency to record the observations. 85 opportunities have been observed between 15 health professionals, with 44% of adherence. We observed low adhesion of medical professionals, as they had 36 hand hygiene opportunities and had only 4 hand washing were performed (11.2%). Nursing professionals, 35 Artigo recebido 20 de março de 2012; aceito em 12 de dezembro de 2012. Endereço para correspondência: Luís Paulo Souza e Souza, Rua Doze, 47, Santo Antônio Dois, 39402-285 Montes Claros MG, Tel: (38) 9138-1405, E-mail: luis.pauloss@hotmail.com