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C Farrugia¹, M A Borg

¹Infection Control Unit, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta. ricardodurlach@yahoo.com

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|February 7, 2012

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Effective hospital infection control relies on clear communication. Face-to-face interactions between infection control teams (ICTs) and healthcare workers (HCWs) are crucial for disseminating vital information, despite the digital age.

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Healthcare communication
Infection Control
Hospital Management

Background:

Hospital infection control teams (ICTs) face challenges in delivering timely information to diverse healthcare worker (HCW) audiences.
Effective communication strategies are essential for maintaining hospital hygiene standards and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the communication flow between the ICT and HCWs at St Luke's Hospital, Malta.
To identify preferred methods for information dissemination and barriers to compliance with infection control measures.

Main Methods:

An exploratory descriptive research design was employed.
A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from a stratified random sample of 143 nurses and 63 doctors.
A high response rate of 97% was achieved.

Main Results:

Healthcare workers (HCWs) prefer receiving information from peers and through face-to-face contact or educational activities.
Electronic communication channels were least preferred, with limited computer access noted.
While HCWs generally trust ICT information, compliance with infection control (IC) measures is inconsistent, often dependent on perceived risk.

Conclusions:

Face-to-face communication between ICTs and HCWs remains the most effective method for disseminating infection control information.
Increased ICT presence on hospital wards is recommended to improve communication and compliance.
Strategies should address HCWs' preferences and perceived risks to enhance infection control practices.