PENERAPAN HAND HYGIENE PERAWAT PADA MASA NEW NORMAL

Abstract

Background: Infection prevention and control remain among the most critical challenges in healthcare settings. Proper hand hygiene is the frontline strategy for controlling infections. This study aims to identify the implementation of hand hygiene practices among nurses during the new normal period. Method: This research employed a descriptive-analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, involving 137 nurses from a hospital in Temanggung Regency, Central Java. Data were collected through questionnaires and observation sheets, and analyzed using frequency distribution. Results: Hand hygiene compliance was observed at Moment 1 (62%), Moment 2 (87%), Moment 3 (100%), Moment 4 (94%), and Moment 5 (95%), based on the standard benchmark of 100%. Conclusion: The findings indicate that nurses’ hand hygiene implementation falls within the low compliance category. Strengthening adherence to standardized hand hygiene practices is essential to improve service quality and ensure patient safety.