 A cartoon animation explaining the importance of proper hand-washing for healthcare workers and patients is the first innovation to be turned into a commercial product by Health Enterprise East.
The multi-media campaign uses a character MAX© to show staff the
correct way to wash hands.
Available as a screensaver on Trust PCs and
supported by posters, Matrons issue staff with MAX© badges once they
have watched the animation and demonstrated the technique.
The badge also poses the question, 'Ask are my hands clean?' to
encourage patients to challenge staff and insist on hand cleanliness.
The concept of using animation to demonstrate a correct approach to
hand- washing originated from a partnership between Vis-IT Ltd., a
visual engineering company based in Southend and infection control
specialists at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust.
The Max campaign is designed to demonstrate a
method of hand washing which can be easily understood by young and old
alike. Further details are available from the Vis-IT website - www.vis-itltd.com/max.htm
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