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Developing a core competency framework for infection control link nurses in general hospitals in China: A modified

Ge Bai^1,2, 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.

Keywords:

Clinical competence Delphi technique Infection prevention and control Nursing staff

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Published on: July 13, 2019

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.