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Aktion Saubere Hände (Clean Hands Campaign) - Hospitals

Objective(s)
To support hospitals and rehabilitation clinics in the implementation of an intervention package for the improvement of hand hygiene and the optimization of infection prevention measures.
Target audience
Hospitals
Campaign Scope
National
Communication Channels Used
websites/blogs
Campaign Material(s)
Website content
Training materials
Videos
Key messages
"Patient safety – Hand hygiene at the appropriate time saves lives and thus protects patients."

"Awareness – … training materials … you make the importance of patient safety publicly visible to your staff."

"Shared Responsibility – … establish well-defined structures … appoint individuals to be responsible for patient safety."

"Innovative Interaction and Communication – … makes possible direct dialogue and the exchange of information with other participants."

"Hand hygiene is a Quality Indicator, show your commitment."

"BEFORE contact with patient"

"BEFORE aseptic activities"

"AFTER contact with possibly infectious material"

"AFTER contact with patient"

"AFTER contact with a patient’s direct environment"

"Hand hygiene is not merely a choice or a question of opportunity."
Campaign Focus
Human health
Campaign Setting
Hospital
Post acute care facilities
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Constructivist
Participatory
Content Complexity Level
Specialized
Content accessibility
No
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
Yes
Continuity strategy
Campaign with regular updates
Campaign Start Month
1
Campaign Start Year
2008
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Active
Identified gaps
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Accessible formats for hearing impaired users not provided
Campaign timeline information incomplete or missing
Feedback or audience involvement not visible
Reporting on results or impact not found
Outreach activities not documented
Funding details not disclosed.
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Identified gaps
Seems that part of the training sections are not available
Lessons learned
Tailoring content to specific groups (e.g., parents, seniors, teens) may enhance impact.
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
A central campaign hub or website can improve discoverability and consistency.
Labelling a “Resources” section may help users find and use materials more easily.
Identified biases
Digital Access Bias
Digital Literacy Bias
Disability Accessibility Bias
Educational Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Involvement Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Limited feedback loop
Limited accessibility
Limited reach / Single channel
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Identified Strengths
Easy to locate materials
Call to Action
Dedicated website or online portal
Multilingual Accessibility
Documents