What is Hand Hygiene Compliance?

Hand Hygiene compliance rates are reported annually, and calculated based on compliance to the four moments of hand hygiene:

1. Before initial patient/patient environment contact
2. Before aseptic procedure
3. After body fluid exposure risk
4. After patient/patient environment contact

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has mandated that moments 1 and 4 be reported, as these are the most important in preventing the spread of infections in hospitals.