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Infection control education for undergraduates.

Claire Chalmers1, Marion Straub

  • 1Bell College, Hamilton, Lanarkshire. c.chalmers@bell.ac.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) are a growing health concern. This initiative integrated HCAI education into nursing and midwifery programs, involving students in national infection control efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Infection Control
  • Public Health Education
  • Nursing and Midwifery Education

Background:

  • Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) represent a significant and escalating public health challenge.
  • National strategies are under development to combat the rising incidence of HCAI.
  • Educational initiatives are crucial for equipping healthcare professionals to address HCAI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the process of integrating a national infection control educational program into undergraduate nursing and midwifery curricula.
  • To facilitate collaboration between a higher education institution and national health bodies for HCAI prevention.
  • To involve future healthcare professionals in national campaigns against HCAI.

Main Methods:

  • A Scottish higher education institution identified and adapted the national Cleanliness Champions programme.
  • The program was implemented within existing undergraduate nursing and midwifery courses.
  • Collaboration was established between the institution and national stakeholders.

Main Results:

  • Undergraduate nursing and midwifery students were successfully incorporated into the national HCAI campaign.
  • The Cleanliness Champions programme was integrated into higher education curricula.
  • The initiative expanded the reach of national infection control efforts.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating infection control education into undergraduate nursing and midwifery programs is feasible and effective.
  • Higher education institutions can play a vital role in supporting national public health initiatives.
  • Involving students in HCAI campaigns enhances their preparedness and contributes to national health goals.

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