Infection control policies: effective cleaning

Background/Aims Hospital-acquired infections pose a risk to the wellbeing of both patients and staff. They are largely preventable, particularly if hospital staff have adequate knowledge of and adherence to infection control policies. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness and practice of hospital-acquired infection control measures among hospital staff. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 71 staff members in a tertiary healthcare facility in Karnataka, India. The researchers distributed a questionnaire containing 33 questions regarding knowledge of hospital-acquired infections, awareness of infection control policies and adherence to control practices. The results were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 16.0 and a Kruskal–Wallis test. Results Respondents' mean percentage score on the knowledge of hospital-acquired infections section was 72%. Their mean percentage scores on the awareness and practice of infection prevention measures sections were 82% and 77% respectively. Doctors and those with more years of experience typically scored higher. Conclusion The respondents had an acceptable level of knowledge, awareness and adherence to infection control practices. However, continued training is essential in the prevention of hospital-acquired infections. The majority of the respondents stated that they were willing to undertake training in this area, and this opportunity should be provided in order to improve infection control quality.

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Infection control policies in healthcare settings

Infection Prevention and Control ◽

10.1007/978-1-137-04592-8_5 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 99-130

Author(s):

Dinah Gould ◽

Chris Brooker

Keyword(s):

Infection Control ◽

Control Policies ◽

Healthcare Settings

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Brief Report: The Utilization of Influencing Tactics for the Implementation of Infection Control Policies

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology ◽

10.2307/30145477 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 144-150 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

W. H. Seto ◽

S. G. Ong ◽

T. Y. Ching ◽

Y. B. Chu ◽

W. H. Yung ◽

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Keyword(s):

Infection Control ◽

Control Policies

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Infection Control and Hospital Hygiene in Belgium

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology ◽

10.1086/645994 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 170-174

Author(s):

Gerald Reybrouck ◽

Raf Mertens

Keyword(s):

Infection Control ◽

Nosocomial Infections ◽

European Countries ◽

Legal Regulations ◽

Hospital Hygiene ◽

Council Of Europe ◽

Member States ◽

Control Policies ◽

Western European ◽

Set Up

In 1972 the Council of Europe, in which most of the Western European countries are represented, adopted a resolution aimed at the improvement of hospital hygiene and the promotion of the prevention of nosocomial infections. The member states were invited to take the required measures, but each country was free to implement the resolution according to its own needs and particularities. In Belgium, the first legal regulations were issued in 1974—every hospital was obliged to set up a committee for hospital hygiene.Although similar regulations were issued in most other member states. the actual infection control policies adopted can vary. This article highlights some of the particularities for Belgium.

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