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Identifying Core Competencies of Infection Control Nurse Specialists in Hong Kong.
Wai Fong Chan1, Trevor G Bond, Bob Adamson
1Author Affiliations: External Advisor, Squina International Centre for Infection Control, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, and Visiting Lecturer (Dr Chan), School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region People's Republic of China; Adjunct Professor (Dr Bond), College of Arts, Society and Education, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, and the Hong Kong Institute of Education, Tai Po, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region People's Republic of China; Chair Professor of Curriculum Reform and Head, Department of International Education and Lifelong Learning, and Director (Dr Adamson), Centre for Lifelong Learning Research and Development, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Special Administrative Region People's Republic of China; Faculty Member, Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Nursing, and Associate Professor and Associate Head (Dr Chow), School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region People's Republic of China.
A 76-item core competency scale for advanced practice infection control nurses in Hong Kong was confirmed using the Rasch model. This scale identifies essential infection prevention and control skills specific to Hong Kong.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Infection Control
- Public Health
Background:
- Establishing core competencies is crucial for advanced practice nurses in infection control.
- Previous research identified an 83-item list of potential core competencies.
- A validated scale is needed for competency assurance in Hong Kong hospitals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To confirm a core competency scale for advanced practice infection control nurses in Hong Kong.
- To establish a foundation for competency assurance in Hong Kong hospitals.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
- A questionnaire based on an 83-item core competency list was distributed to 112 infection control nurses in Hong Kong.
- Data were analyzed using the Rasch model.
Main Results:
- An 81.25% response rate was achieved.
- Seven items were removed, resulting in a 76-item scale.
- The 76-item scale demonstrated unidimensionality according to the Rasch model.
Conclusions:
- Essential core competencies for advanced practice infection control nurses in Hong Kong were identified.
- The validated scale includes items reflecting local Hong Kong characteristics, distinguishing them from international standards.
- This competency list can guide education and certification for infection control nurse specialists in Hong Kong.
