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Heather Bernard1, Diana Hackbarth2, Russell N Olmsted1
1Mohawk Valley Health System; Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Infection Prevention Departments, Utica, NY.
American Journal of Infection Control
|June 12, 2018
Summary
A new professional development program, based on the APIC Competency Model, was created for Infection Preventionists (IPs). This program enhances IP roles, leading to increased job satisfaction and improved patient care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Professional Development
Background:
- Infection Preventionists (IPs) exhibit diverse educational backgrounds and experience levels, complicating professional development.
- A significant portion of practicing IPs lack board certification, highlighting a need for enhanced training and competency.
- Ensuring competent IPs is critical for improving patient outcomes and the efficacy of infection control programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a structured professional development program for Infection Preventionists (IPs).
- To align IP roles and competencies with current practice standards using the APIC Competency Model.
- To create resources supporting IP career progression and performance.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on professional development strategies.
- Survey assessing Infection Preventionist (IP) competence.
- Analysis of job descriptions and performance evaluations.
- Crosswalk of IP competencies against the APIC Model.
Main Results:
- Development of a competency-based professional development program for IPs.
- Creation of career-stage-specific job descriptions and performance evaluations.
- Inclusion of a professional portfolio and supervisor toolkit within the program.
Conclusions:
- The developed program provides tools better aligned with current IP roles.
- Implementation of the program led to increased participant satisfaction and motivation.
- Professional development programs are vital for staff orientation, retention, patient outcomes, and advancing the practice of infection prevention.
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