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Do you practice what you preach?

E A Jenner

    Reviews of Infectious Diseases
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Integrating infection control nurses into ward teams enhances hospital staff awareness of nosocomial infections and prevention strategies. This approach supports surveillance, control, and crucial educational activities for better healthcare.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Infection Prevention and Control
    • Nursing Practice

    Background:

    • The role of infection control nurses is multifaceted, encompassing surveillance, control, and education.
    • Effective infection control requires active, clinically oriented surveillance and collaboration with ward-level staff.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of embedding an infection control nurse within a hospital ward team.
    • To assess improvements in staff awareness and understanding of nosocomial infections and their prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • An experimental study was conducted with an infection control nurse integrated as a member of the ward team.
    • Monitoring and implementation of infection control policies were key components of the study.

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    Main Results:

    • Infection control nurses integrated into ward teams increased overall staff awareness of nosocomial infection risks.
    • Enhanced understanding of infection prevention methods among hospital staff was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The integration of infection control nurses into ward teams is an effective strategy for improving hospital-wide awareness and prevention of nosocomial infections.
    • Continuous in-service training and professional development are essential for infection control nurses.