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Infection control policies and guidelines--Scandinavian experience
1Department of Clinical Microbiology, Huddinge Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
The Journal of Hospital Infection
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Hospital infection control varies in Scandinavia. Sweden utilizes a widely accepted nationwide procedure manual for nursing and medical staff, revised every five years. Other Scandinavian nations have published specific infection control guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Infection Control
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Limited regulations exist for hospital infection control across Scandinavian countries.
- Sweden employs a standardized nationwide procedure manual for healthcare practices.
- Other Scandinavian nations have developed specific infection control guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the acceptance and usage of Sweden's nationwide hospital infection control manual.
- To provide an overview of infection control strategies in Scandinavian countries.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among over 150 wards in approximately 100 hospitals in Sweden.
- Review of published guidelines and policies from other Scandinavian countries.
Main Results:
- The Swedish procedure manual is widely accepted and utilized by nursing staff.
- Evidence suggests varying approaches to infection control policy development in Scandinavia.
Conclusions:
- Sweden's centralized approach to infection control guidelines demonstrates high acceptance.
- Further research may be needed to compare the effectiveness of different Scandinavian infection control strategies.