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Guidelines for infection control in nursing homes: a Delphi consensus web-based survey.
K Chami1, G Gavazzi, B de Wazières
1AP-HP, Charles-Foix University Hospital, Observatoire du Risque Infectieux en Gériatrie (Geriatric Infection Risk Monitoring Organisation), Ivry sur Seine, France. kathleen.chami@ehesp.fr
The Journal of Hospital Infection
|July 2, 2011
Summary
Consensus guidelines were developed to prevent infections in nursing home residents. Implementing these infection control procedures can reduce infections in the frail elderly.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Geriatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Nursing homes are high-risk environments for infection transmission among vulnerable elderly residents.
- Effective infection prevention strategies are crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop consensus-based guidelines for preventing infections in nursing home residents.
- To establish evidence-based recommendations for infection control in geriatric care settings.
Main Methods:
- A two-round, web-based Delphi procedure involving 81 experts in infection prevention, control, and geriatrics.
- Systematic literature review to identify preliminary recommendations, followed by expert rating and consensus building.
Main Results:
- A total of 264 recommendations were evaluated, with 240 reaching consensus and 24 reaching near consensus.
- The developed guidelines aim to reduce the incidence of preventable infections in frail elderly individuals.
Conclusions:
- Many infections in the elderly are preventable through the implementation of standardized infection control procedures.
- These consensus guidelines provide a framework for healthcare professionals and facilities to enhance infection prevention in nursing homes.
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