scholarly journals Time spent by infection control professionals undertaking healthcare associated infection surveillance: A multi-centred cross sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett G. Mitchell ◽  
Lisa Hall ◽  
Kate Halton ◽  
Deborough MacBeth ◽  
Anne Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infection Surveillance ◽  
Healthcare Associated

scholarly journals The Emergence of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Resistance in Escherichia coli Isolated from Hospitals of Qazvin, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-460
Author(s):  
Narges Habibollah-Pourzereshki ◽  
Amir Peymani ◽  
Fatemeh Keshavarz-Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Resistance Rate ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Ammonium Compounds

Introduction: Escherichia coli is one of the most important agents involved in healthcare-associated infection, and resistance to quantum ammonium compounds (QACs) has become a major challenge for infection control practitioners. The aim of the current study was to determine the frequency of qacE and qacEΔ1 genes in E. coli isolated from hospitalized patients in Qazvin, Iran. Material and Methods: In the current cross-sectional study, 102 E. coli were collected from hospitals of Qazvin. All bacterial isolates were identified using standard laboratory methods and the antimicrobial susceptibility was evaluated by Kirby-Baer test. The presence of qacE and qacEΔ1 genes was investigated using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. Results: In this study, 65 (63.7%) isolates showed a multidrug resistance (MDR) pattern which was resistant to at least three classes of antimicrobials including ß-lactams, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones. The highest rates of resistance were observed against cefotaxime (75.5%) and nalidixic acid (66.7%). The PCR showed that 5 (4.9%) isolates harbored qacE gene, 62 (60.8%) isolates qacEΔ1, and 10 (9.8%) isolates carried both genes, simultaneously. There was a significant relationship between the QACs resistance and MDR pattern (P=0.03). Conclusion: This study indicated a significant resistance rate against disinfectant compounds in the studied hospitals. However, more attention should be paid to this critical issue in the infection control committees of the hospitals.

scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Hospital Acquired Infections Control by Anaesthesia Practitioners in the Operating Theatres of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH); Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Mumuni Danaah Malick ◽  
Edem Yao Akpa ◽  
Peter Paul Bamaalabong
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Operating Theatres ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Background: Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) place a significant economic burden on the healthcare system. Infection control practices are important in minimizing healthcare associated infections. However, low compliance with Universal and Standard Precautions has been reported in a number of studies. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed baseline definitions for HAIs that were republished in 2004 and has defined HAIs as those that develop during hospitalization but are neither present nor incubating upon the patient’s admission to the hospital; generally, these infections occur between 48 to 72 hours after admission and within 10 days after hospital discharge. this study aimed at unveiling the level of knowledge, attitude and practices on infection prevention control in the operating theatres by anaesthesia practitioners at TTH. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed. A mixed-method approach was used for data collection which includes a structured questionnaire carried out via face to face interview and observation. Results: The study showed that 100% of the respondents have knowledge on hospital acquired infection control in the theatre in one way or the other whereas attitude and practices toward hospital infection control in the operating theatres are undesirable in some specific areas of infection control such as wearing of sterile gowns and goggle. As high as 80.6% and 69.4% do not wear goggle and gowns respectively whilst performing regional anaesthesia.  Conclusions:  This study demonstrated that anaesthetists at TTH have reported sub-optimal levels of compliance i.e. attitude and practices with selective infection control. The study further demonstrated that discrepancies exist between anaesthetists’ attitudes towards a guideline as well as their actual practice.

scholarly journals An observational cross-sectional study of the possible relationship between high levels of cytokines (TNF and IL10) and healthcare-associated and other infections in patients with polytrauma

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aristizabal-Bernal Beatriz Helena ◽  
Vasquez Edwin ◽  
Rincon-Caballero Olga Lucia ◽  
Mejía-Pineda Gladys S ◽  
Constain-Franco Alfredo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Associated

scholarly journals Factors influencing compliance to the infection control precautions among nurses and physicians in Jordan: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 182-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maysa Nofal ◽  
Maha Subih ◽  
Mahmoud Al-Kalaldeh
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Nurses And Physicians ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Healthcare Associated

Background: Adherence to infection control precautions (ICP) is important to reduce the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Aims: To determine nurses and physician’s knowledge, attitude and compliance to ICPs and factors associated with reported compliance. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of nurses and physicians recruited from three hospitals at three different healthcare sectors in Jordan. Three instruments were used to assess knowledge, attitudes and compliance to ICPs. Findings: A total of 211 professionals completed the survey: 155 nurses and 56 physicians. Both groups had low knowledge scores for ICP but a high positive attitude. Although both groups had high reported compliance scores, nurses scores were higher ( P = 0.04). Participants from the private hospital had higher knowledge and compliance scores. Length of experience, knowledge and attitude were significant predictors of reported compliance to ICPs. Discussion: Despite poor knowledge, Jordanian healthcare professionals reported high scores for positive attitudes and compliance with IPCs. Clinical training programmes are required to enhance knowledge and understanding of IPCs.

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