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Developing a core competency framework for infection control link nurses in general hospitals in China: A modified
Ge Bai1,2, Andreas Efstathiades1, Yanli Wang2
1School of Business Administration, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances
|June 30, 2026
Summary
This study defined core competencies for infection control link nurses in Chinese hospitals. The developed framework will guide training programs to improve healthcare-associated infection prevention and control.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Infection control link nurses are crucial for preventing healthcare-associated infections.
- Clear core competency requirements for this role are currently undefined.
- This gap hinders effective training and role implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a core competency framework for infection control link nurses.
- To establish standardized requirements for this pivotal role in Chinese general hospitals.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi study was employed, integrating a comprehensive literature review.
- 23 experts participated in two rounds of consultation to refine competency indicators.
- Consensus was achieved using statistical measures including expert authority coefficient and Kendall's W.
Main Results:
- An initial framework of 141 indicators was derived from 18 documents (2008-2023).
- The final framework consists of 5 domains, 19 subdomains, and 75 indicators.
- Infection prevention and control knowledge and skills domains received the highest importance scores.
Conclusions:
- A consensus-based core competency framework for infection control link nurses was established.
- This framework provides a foundation for developing targeted, competency-based training programs.
- Standardized competencies will enhance the role's effectiveness in infection control.
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