The Impact of Hand Hygiene Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Implementation by Healthcare and Support Personnel on the Patient Safety Culture at Nala Husada Dental Hospital

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that often occur in healthcare facilities, particularly in hospitals. Prevention of HAIs is a significant component in patient safety efforts. One practical step to prevent HAIs is through the implementation of decent hand hygiene by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Therefore, the implementation of SOPs for hand hygiene is crucial for all components of the hospital, including health workers and supporting staff. The implementation of good SOPs for hand hygiene will create a good patient safety habit. 

Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of implementing SOPs for hand hygiene among health workers and supporting staff on patient safety habits at Nala Husada Dental Hospital. 

Methods: This study employs an observational analytical research design. This study was conducted through direct observation and the distribution of questionnaires. From the results of observations and questionnaires, data will be obtained that can be used to determine the effect of implementing SOP hand hygiene on the health and safety habits of health workers and support staff, as well as their impact on patient safety, at Nala Husada Dental Hospital. 

Results: The Spearman correlation test results for the variable implementation of SOP hand hygiene and the variable of patient safety habit yielded a Significant P-value. (2-tailed) value of 0.007, which is less than 0.05. Conclusion: Implementing good hand hygiene SOPs plays a role in improving patient safety culture.