Table 2 Except of the framework of essential outputs and inputs for hand hygiene. The full framework is provided in Additional file 4
Essential outputs | Capital hardware | Capital software | Capital maintenance | Recurrent training | Consumables | Personnel | Direct support | Financing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hand hygiene at the point of care | Sink or other handwashing facility Dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub Disposal bins for hand drying materials | Site assessment, engineering/architectural design, and planning for sinks Orientation for hand rub formulation and restocking | Sink maintenance and repairs Hand rub dispenser maintenance and repair | Training on proper handwashing technique and handwashing promotion | Soap Alcohol-based hand rub Hand drying materials Utility costs for sink operation | Staff for restocking hand rub, soap, hand drying materials Staff for disposing and/or recycling hand drying materials | Monitoring and inspections of hand hygiene compliance | Interest on loans for sink installation |