World Health Hygiene Expectations
NNMC has increased our rate of compliance with the World Health Organization (WHO) Hand Hygiene expectations by following the ‘‘Clean Hands In, Clean Hands Out” philosophy. The hospital has been implementing observational audits to measure and improve performance, and through a campaign educating our patients that ‘‘It is okay to ask: Did you wash your hands?” Please continue to reinforce ‘‘Clean Hands In, Clean Hands Out” and submit your monthly audits to the Infection Prevention Department. For more information, contact Ray Litten at 301-295-3647.

News & Notes

Navy College has moved
The Education Center moved this week to Building 11. The center includes the Navy College Office as well as Central Texas College, Southern Illinois University and University of Maryland. The entrance to the center is on the basement level near the wheelchair entrance. For more information, call Elizabeth Baker, Navy College Office director, at 301-295-5423.

MWR hosts Shamrock Run
NNMC’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation center will host a Shamrock 5K at noon March 18 in front of the temporary gym, Building 147. For more information, call the MWR at 301-295-0434.

Health Promotion offers cessation program
NNMC’s Health Promotion⁄Wellness Clinic is offering a ‘‘You Can Quit” tobacco program for those who want to quit. The four-week program, which begins the first Thursday of each month, is designed to educate and motivate. To register, call 301-295-2159, or e-mail adrienne.brantley@med.navy.mil.