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Using research to improve infection control practice
J Buchanan1, L McCabe, D Fitzsimons
1Belfast City Hospital Trust, Belfast.
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|May 28, 2002
Summary
This study assessed nurses' infection control knowledge to create a hospital training program. Occupational health and infection control specialists collaborated to design an effective, needs-based educational intervention.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Infection Control
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Assessing healthcare professionals' knowledge is crucial for effective infection prevention.
- Existing knowledge gaps can impact patient safety and healthcare outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify specific knowledge deficits in infection control among nursing staff.
- To develop a targeted, needs-based training program to address identified gaps.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a knowledge assessment among nurses regarding infection control principles.
- Utilized a collaborative approach involving occupational health and infection control specialists.
- Designed a training program based on the assessment's findings.
Main Results:
- Identified areas where nurses' infection control knowledge required enhancement.
- Developed a comprehensive, needs-based training program tailored to address these specific areas.
Conclusions:
- A targeted training program, informed by knowledge assessment, is essential for improving infection control practices.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is effective in developing relevant and impactful healthcare education programs.