scholarly journals Implementation of a structured practical activity to analyse student healthcare worker perceptions and compliance with prescribed infection control procedures

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise S. Pelzer ◽  
Zachary Stewart ◽  
Holly Peters ◽  
Jessica O’Callaghan ◽  
Emily Bryan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Infection Control Practice ◽  
Health Practitioner ◽  
Control Practice ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Control Education

Abstract Background Non-compliance with infection control guidelines has been reported within healthcare settings. Infection control education in undergraduate healthcare education programs forms a critical component in preparing student healthcare workers for vocational roles. Methods Clinical sciences students (nutrition science, paramedicine, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry studying for qualifications recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) self-reported hygiene perceptions and practices and collected microbiological swabs from personal or medical equipment items before and after recommended disinfection procedures. Results Cultivable microorganisms were isolated from 95% of student medical equipment items. Disinfection significantly reduced microbial growth on student medical equipment items (P < 0.05). Conclusions Student perceptions of infection control procedures do not always correlate with infection control practice. Infection control education of undergraduate healthcare students requires ongoing assessment to ensure successful translation into clinical practice.

scholarly journals Application Notes: APD Handwash Android App – A tool for evaluating the effectiveness of handwashing

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Ling Wu ◽  
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Zealyn Shi-Lin Heng ◽  
Samuel Ken-En Gan ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Infection Control Practice ◽  
Control Practice ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Public Health Institutions ◽  
Quantitative Manner ◽  
Android App ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Education Tool ◽  
Average User

Handwashing is a basic infection control practice that needs to be performed correctly to be effective. In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, its correct practice is emphasized by public health institutions. However, turning a practice into a habit requires acceptance for adoption of the twenty-second proper procedure to which difficulty remains. To promote and convince the average user, we developed the “APD Handwash app” as a home-use demonstration/education tool to the pitfalls and need of proper handwashing practices through the detection of assigned clean or dirty areas on the hand in a quantitative manner to provide a gauge to the effectiveness of washing when used before and after washing.

scholarly journals Nurses Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures during The Second Stage of Labor: A Multicenter Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Somia F. E. Fahmi ◽  
Zeinab A. A. Baraia ◽  
Inaam H. Abdelati
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Infection Control Practice ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Second Stage Of Labor ◽  
Control Practice ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Significant Difference

Context: Infection prevention remains a significant public health challenge for healthcare systems, especially in maternity and delivery units. Good understanding and compliance of nurses with infection control measures during delivery are essential factors that improve maternal and neonatal outcomes and decrease morbidity and mortality. Aim: This study aimed to assess nurses' practice regarding infection control measures during the second stage of labor in multiple centers. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study was adopted in this study. The study population included all nurses working in labor rooms of four hospitals (100 nurses), namely Suez Canal University Hospital, Zagazig University Hospital, Ismailia General Hospital, And Zagazig General Hospital. Data collection tool encompassed a structured interviewing questionnaire to assess nurses' general characteristics, physical and organizational barriers that prevent nurses from complying with infection control measures, infection control practice checklist to assess nurses` compliance with infection control measures during the second stage of labor. Results: The highest percentage of the studied nurses' age was between 19-<29 (56.6%, 63.8%). Near half were technical nurses (43.4%, 44.7%). The majority of the studied nurses had not had periodic checks. Also, most of them were vaccinated against viral hepatitis B (86.8%, 91.5%). There was a statistically significant difference between Ismalia and Zagazig hospitals in physical barriers. The highest mean percent for infection control practice was for perineal care 100%, using the invasive device during labor 92%, preparing birthing room and its equipment 75.9%. A satisfactory infection control practice was revealed among 88% of the studied nurses. The satisfactory practice of nurses was 100%, 92.1%, 86.9%, 44.1% in Zagazig General Hospital, Ismalia University Hospital, Zagazig University Hospital, Ismalia General Hospital, respectively. Conclusion: The result of the study concluded that most nurses' practice regarding infection control in the delivery room was satisfactory. The study recommended upgrading and qualifying nurses in the labor room to improve their practical skills in Obstetric Nursing.

scholarly journals Awareness and Practice of Infection Control Protocol Amid Covid-19 Pandemic in Private Dental Clinics in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Suhael Ahmed ◽  
Khaled Saad Hamad Alotaibi ◽  
Fatima Abdullah Binyahya ◽  
Ibrahim Abduljalil Albaijan ◽  
Nasser Ahmed Alfaleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Infection Control Practice ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Control Practice ◽  
Dental Clinics

Aim: The purpose of our research was to assess the knowledge and awareness regarding infection control practice against coronavirus infection in various dental clinics in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A descriptive survey was conducted amongst 200 dentists. The study was conceptualised in riyadh elm university, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and inlcuded dentists from various dental clinics across kingdom of saudi arabia in the month of november,2020.  A questionnaire consisting of 12 questions was distributed, based upon knowledge of COVID-19, transmission as well as prevention strategies that can be implemented in dental clinics for stopping the chain of outbreak of this pandemic. The data was analyzed with the help of descriptive statistics using SPSS 25 software. Results: 71% of study participants felt the need for using N-95 masks routinely during patient treatment. An astounding number of participants (92%), believed that there have been significant changes in infection control after COVID-19 pandemic. 65% of participants believed that High volume evacuators (HVE) suction devices, as well as High efficiency articulate air (HEPA) filters, need to be used to control aerosol spread so as to prevent COVID-19 infection. Conclusion: Dentists in Saudi Arabia showed satisfactory knowledge and positive attitude towards COVID-19. Improving dentists’ level of knowledge could be achieved through increasing their accessibility to materials provided by dental health care authorities, which specifies the best and safest approaches for dealing with patients during and after the outbreak.

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