# Hand hygiene opportunities in neonatal intensive care: a multicenter observational study to calibrate group electronic monitoring systems

## TL;DR

This study examines hand hygiene practices in neonatal intensive care units to improve electronic monitoring systems.

## Contribution

The study provides HHO benchmarks to support electronic monitoring systems in NICUs.

## Key findings

- Mean hourly HHO was lower at night and during precautions.
- HHO was higher in shared rooms.
- Benchmarks can aid in implementing group electronic monitoring systems.

## Abstract

Observers were randomized to time and location across two different Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) to count hand hygiene opportunities (HHOs). Mean hourly HHO was lower at night and during use of precautions, and higher in shared rooms. HHO benchmarks can support implementation of group electronic monitoring systems in NICUs.