scholarly journals Training infectious diseases fellows for a new era of hospital epidemiology

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise M. Martin ◽  
Graham M. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Structured Learning ◽  
Hospital Epidemiology ◽  
New Era ◽  
Organizational Experience ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
And Control

Abstract Training programs for infectious diseases fellows pursuing a career in infection prevention and control and hospital epidemiology are grounded in mentorship and organizational experience. In this commentary, we propose a competency-based framework for creating structured learning for infectious diseases fellows pursuing hospital epidemiology and related fields.

Manual of Infection Prevention and Control

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nizam Damani
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
And Control

The Manual of Infection Prevention and Control provides practical guidance on all aspects of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). It outlines the basic concepts of infection prevention and control (IPC), modes of transmission, surveillance, control of outbreaks, epidemiology, and biostatistics. The book provides up-to-date advice on the triage and isolation of patients and on new and emerging infectious diseases, and with the use of illustrations, it provides a step-by-step approach on how to perform hand hygiene and how to don and take off personal protective equipment correctly. In addition, this section also outlines how to minimize cross-infection by healthcare building design and prevent the transmission of various infectious diseases from infected patients after death. The disinfection and sterilization section reviews how to risk assess, disinfect and/or sterilize medical items and equipment, antimicrobial activities, and the use of various chemical disinfectants and antiseptics, and how to decontaminate endoscopes. The section on the prevention of HAIs reviews and updates IPC guidance on the prevention of the most common HAIs, i.e. surgical site infections, infections associated with intravascular and urinary catheters, and hospital- and ventilator-acquired pneumonias. In view of the global emergence of antimicrobial resistance to the various pathogens, the book examines and provides practical advice on how to implement an antibiotic stewardship programme and prevent cross-infection against various multi-drug resistant pathogens. Amongst other pathogens, the book also reviews IPC precautions against various haemorrhagic and bloodborne viral infections. The section on support services discusses the protection of healthcare workers, kitchen, environmental cleaning, catering, laundry services, and clinical waste disposal services.

Emergency Medical Services Providers’ Experiences and Attitudes Toward Infection Prevention and Control Measures in Saudi Arabia: a Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anas A. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
And Control

Abstract Objectives: This study explores the experiences and practices of emergency medical services (EMS) providers, as well as the motivations that underpin perceptions toward standard infection prevention and control (IPC). The current literature suggests that EMS providers have a low compliance level with preventive measures, with misperceptions about risks and self-justification of personal skills reported. Methods: The study used qualitative methods and conducted 2 distinct focus group discussions and 20 in-depth interviews with both prehospital and inter-facility EMS providers. Data were thematically analyzed using the Framework approach. Results: The participants considered respiratory infections the most significant nosocomial risks. Lack of full disclosure of medical history to EMS providers was considered a significant threat. Beliefs about low effectiveness and harmful effects of the influenza vaccine, as well as low perceptions of influenza risks, were common. While apparent misperceptions contributed largely to the inappropriate use of preventive measures, the reliance on intuition and individual experiences was attributed to the inaccessibility of appropriate guidelines, and lack of formal IPC training programs. Conclusions: There is need to address EMS doubts and fears, improve IPC practices and awareness by institutionalizing IPC training programs, and ensure the design and accessibility of simplified and well-tailored IPC guidelines for EMS providers.

scholarly journals Roles of Infection Prevention and Control Nurses (IPCNs) in Preparing for Emerging Infectious Diseases

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Erna Tsalatsatul Fitriyah ◽  
Meidiana Dwidiyanti ◽  
Luky Dwiantoro
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
And Control

Background: Infectious diseases have become one of the world’s serious problems including in Indonesia. Infectious diseases can originate from the community and hospital environment. Health workers performing inappropriate medical procedures could also be a cause of transmission of infectious diseases. Infection prevention and control nurses (IPCNs) as the pioneers of prevention and infection control in hospitals have not optimally played their roles.   Purpose: This study aimed to explore the roles of IPCNs and their constraints in preparing for emerging infectious diseases. Methods: The present study employed a qualitative design with the hermeneutic phenomenological approach. The samples were seven IPCNs for the primary participants, and two Infection Prevention and Control Officers (IPCOs) and 13 Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurses (IPCLNs) as the triangulation participants. The data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews analyzed using a content analysis technique.   Results: The results identified two themes: (1) IPCNs played roles as clinical practitioners, activity coordinators, administrators, and educators, and (2) the roles of IPCNs had not been optimal due to the lack of support from the hospital management, insufficient infrastructure, weak monitoring and evaluation, and the unavailability of appropriate rewards and  punishment.Conclusion: The majority of participants in this study agreed that IPCNs had tried well to play their roles. However, various obstacles were encountered, which hindered the IPCNs in performing their roles.

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