Sample Implementation Planning Template
Complete Facility Level Situation
Assessment
Identify key individuals and groups
Establish hand hygiene committee to
oversee implementation
Review the minimum recommended
requirements for implementation
Develop communications plan
Agree on hospital-wide versus phased
unit-based implementation
Complete Product Placement Tool
Select alcohol-based hand rub products
Plan hand care protection program
Establish process for collecting and
analyzing observational data
Identify trainers and observers
Arrange a date and venue to undertake
observer and trainer training
Develop system to collect data on costs
Ensure necessary funds are available for
purchase of alcohol-based hand rub
Complete and obtain sign off on
implementation plan
Assign roles to ensure project task
completion:
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Risk Management
• Quality and Patient Safety
• Housekeeping
• Environmental services/facilities