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  • Healthcare Management
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Infection prevention and control (IPC) services are crucial for preventing healthcare-associated infections and enhancing healthcare quality.
  • Significant variability exists in IPC service structures and delivery models across the UK and Ireland.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define an optimal IPC service model tailored for diverse contexts and settings within the UK and Ireland.
  • To establish consensus on the essential components of effective IPC programs.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods approach combining discussion huddles with IPC teams and the Nominal Group Technique.
  • Exploration of IPC program components through group discussions involving 53 participants.
  • Consensus-building on optimal IPC service design using the Nominal Group Technique.

Main Results:

  • Key themes identified include IPC service priorities, critical success enablers, and necessary skills/expertise.
  • Discussion huddles yielded 45 responses on IPC priorities and 69 on success enablers.
  • A conceptual model for designing optimal IPC services was developed.

Conclusions:

  • The developed conceptual model can guide the design and implementation of IPC services at various levels (international to local).
  • Emphasis on embedding identified enablers into IPC services and broader healthcare settings is crucial for successful implementation.