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    • Healthcare management
    • Medical sociology
    • Public health policy

    Background:

    • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) incur significant financial and human costs.
    • Numerous policies and guidelines exist to control and prevent HAIs.
    • Current discourse in infection control practices may lack objectivity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the impact of language in healthcare infection control policies.
    • To analyze how non-objective language affects staff behavior.
    • To understand how demanding language can lead to poor practices being concealed.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of language used in infection control policies and guidelines.
    • Exploration of the discourse surrounding infection prevention practices.
    • Examination of the potential negative effects on healthcare staff.

    Main Results:

    • Language in infection control discourse often lacks objectivity.
    • Unachievable demands can be placed on healthcare staff.
    • Negative effects on staff behavior and potential for driving poor practice underground.

    Conclusions:

    • The language used in infection control policies requires careful consideration.
    • Objective and achievable communication is crucial for effective infection prevention.
    • Addressing linguistic issues can improve staff practice and reduce hidden poor practices.