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Provincial PPE Safety Coach Program evaluation in continuing care settings in Alberta.
Kaethel Decker1, Heather Gagnon1, Abram Gutscher2
1Infection Prevention and Control, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
American Journal of Infection Control
|June 8, 2025
Summary
Alberta Health Services’ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Coach Program improved staff knowledge and satisfaction in continuing care homes. Barriers to adoption included launch timing and staffing challenges, impacting program uptake.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Implementation Science
- Infection Control
Background:
- Alberta Health Services (AHS) implemented a Provincial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Coach Program.
- The program aimed to support continuing care home staff in the safe and appropriate use of PPE.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate staff experiences with the PPE Safety Coach Program.
- To assess training, adoption, and perceived impact of the program.
- To identify factors influencing program uptake and implementation.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach combining online surveys and semistructured interviews.
- Utilized implementation science frameworks to analyze processes and contextual factors.
- Collected data from 283 surveys and 22 qualitative interviews.
Main Results:
- Staff satisfaction was high regarding program content and delivery.
- Trained staff were perceived as beneficial by colleagues.
- Barriers to adoption included launch timing, staffing issues, and alternative training.
Conclusions:
- The PPE Safety Coach Program was largely well-received by trained staff.
- Support from trained staff positively impacted colleagues.
- Addressing identified barriers is crucial for future program implementation and uptake.
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