Examining Hospital Patients’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Hospital-Acquired Infections and Their Participation in Infection Control

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly Seale ◽  
Yuliya Novytska ◽  
Julie Gallard ◽  
Rajneesh Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Worker ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Hospital Acquired

It is crucial to assess patients’ understanding of and readiness to participate in infection control programs. While 80% of hospital patients reported that they were willing to help hospital staff with infection prevention, many felt that they would not feel comfortable asking a healthcare worker to sanitize his or her hands.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2015;00(0): 1–3

Hospital-acquired infection awareness and control practices among healthcare staff: an evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 296-302
Author(s):  
Pallavi Saraswat ◽  
Rajnarayan R Tiwari ◽  
Muralidhar Varma ◽  
Sameer Phadnis ◽  
Monica Sindhu
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control Policies ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infection ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Background/Aims Hospital-acquired infections pose a risk to the wellbeing of both patients and staff. They are largely preventable, particularly if hospital staff have adequate knowledge of and adherence to infection control policies. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness and practice of hospital-acquired infection control measures among hospital staff. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 71 staff members in a tertiary healthcare facility in Karnataka, India. The researchers distributed a questionnaire containing 33 questions regarding knowledge of hospital-acquired infections, awareness of infection control policies and adherence to control practices. The results were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 16.0 and a Kruskal–Wallis test. Results Respondents' mean percentage score on the knowledge of hospital-acquired infections section was 72%. Their mean percentage scores on the awareness and practice of infection prevention measures sections were 82% and 77% respectively. Doctors and those with more years of experience typically scored higher. Conclusion The respondents had an acceptable level of knowledge, awareness and adherence to infection control practices. However, continued training is essential in the prevention of hospital-acquired infections. The majority of the respondents stated that they were willing to undertake training in this area, and this opportunity should be provided in order to improve infection control quality.

Modern Trends in Infection Control Practices in Intensive Care Units

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 311-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumanth Gandra ◽  
Richard T. Ellison
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Bloodstream Infections ◽  
Central Line ◽  
Environmental Cleaning ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There has been an increasing effort to prevent HAIs, and infection control practices are paramount in avoiding these complications. In the last several years, numerous developments have been seen in the infection prevention strategies in various health care settings. This article reviews the modern trends in infection control practices to prevent HAIs in ICUs with a focus on methods for monitoring hand hygiene, updates in isolation precautions, new methods for environmental cleaning, antimicrobial bathing, prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia, central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and Clostridium difficile infection.

scholarly journals Public Reporting of Hospital-Acquired Infections Is Not Associated with Improved Processes or Outcomes

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 844-846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren R. Linkin ◽  
Neil O. Fishman ◽  
Judy A. Shea ◽  
Wei Yang ◽  
Mark S. Cary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Public Reporting ◽  
Process Measures ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infection ◽  
Us States ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Most US states have enacted or are considering legislation mandating hospitals to publicly report hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates. We conducted a survey of infection control professionals and found that state-legislated public reporting of HAIs is not associated with perceived improvements in infection prevention program process measures or HAI rates.

scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Hospital Acquired Infections Control by Anaesthesia Practitioners in the Operating Theatres of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH); Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Mumuni Danaah Malick ◽  
Edem Yao Akpa ◽  
Peter Paul Bamaalabong
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Operating Theatres ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Background: Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) place a significant economic burden on the healthcare system. Infection control practices are important in minimizing healthcare associated infections. However, low compliance with Universal and Standard Precautions has been reported in a number of studies. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed baseline definitions for HAIs that were republished in 2004 and has defined HAIs as those that develop during hospitalization but are neither present nor incubating upon the patient’s admission to the hospital; generally, these infections occur between 48 to 72 hours after admission and within 10 days after hospital discharge. this study aimed at unveiling the level of knowledge, attitude and practices on infection prevention control in the operating theatres by anaesthesia practitioners at TTH. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed. A mixed-method approach was used for data collection which includes a structured questionnaire carried out via face to face interview and observation. Results: The study showed that 100% of the respondents have knowledge on hospital acquired infection control in the theatre in one way or the other whereas attitude and practices toward hospital infection control in the operating theatres are undesirable in some specific areas of infection control such as wearing of sterile gowns and goggle. As high as 80.6% and 69.4% do not wear goggle and gowns respectively whilst performing regional anaesthesia.  Conclusions:  This study demonstrated that anaesthetists at TTH have reported sub-optimal levels of compliance i.e. attitude and practices with selective infection control. The study further demonstrated that discrepancies exist between anaesthetists’ attitudes towards a guideline as well as their actual practice.

scholarly journals HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
SHAZIA QAYYUM ◽  
BUSHRA Waqas ◽  
ABDUL SATTAR
Keyword(s):  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Prevention Study ◽  
Basic Step ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Hospital Acquired ◽  
Surgical Unit

Nosocomial infections may be defined as the infections which develop within hospital. There are different types of microorganisms which are involved along with other agents for the spread of these infections. Knowledge about the spread and prevention of these infections is the basic step for control. Hospital staff especially the doctors should be aware about the precautions to control the spread of there infections. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of doctors about hospital acquired infections and its prevention. Study designs: descriptive study Settings and period: In surgical unit of Allied Hospital Faisalabad from 15th June 2006 15th July 2006. Materials and methods: Study population was consisted on 71 doctors including Consultants, Medical Officers and House Officers. Data was collected with the help of questionnaires. Results: Results showed that majority of doctors were aware about nosocomial infections (N.I) but have weak knowledge about their routes of transmission and common types of N.I. Conclusions: The study revealed that doctors have sufficient knowledge regarding N.I and its prevention but certain weakness were observed.

scholarly journals HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
SHAZIA QAYYUM ◽  
BUSHRA WAQAS ◽  
ABDUL SATTAR
Keyword(s):  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Prevention Study ◽  
Basic Step ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Hospital Acquired ◽  
Surgical Unit

Nosocomial infections may be defined as the infections which develop within hospital. There are different types of  microorganisms which are involved along with other agents for the spread of these infections. Knowledge about the spread and prevention of these infections is the basic step for control. Hospital staff especially the doctors should be aware about the precautions to control the spread of there infections. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of doctors about hospital acquired infections and its prevention. Study designs: descriptive study Settings and period: In surgical unit of Allied Hospital Faisalabad from 15th June 2006 15th July 2006. Materials and methods: Study population was consisted on 71 doctors including Consultants, Medical Officers and House Officers. Data was collected with the help of questionnaires. Results: Results showed that majority of doctors were aware about nosocomial infections (N.I) but have weakknowledge about their routes of transmission and common types of N.I. Conclusions: The study revealed that doctors have sufficient knowledge regarding N.I and its prevention but certain weakness were observed.

scholarly journals The interplay of SARS-CoV-2 and Clostridioides difficile infection

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 439-443
Author(s):  
Sahil Khanna ◽  
Colleen S Kraft
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Antibiotic Exposure ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Clostridioides Difficile ◽  
Clostridioides Difficile Infection ◽  
Hospital Acquired

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we practice medicine and lead our lives. In addition to pulmonary symptoms; COVID-19 as a syndrome has multisystemic involvement including frequent gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea. Due to microbiome alterations with COVID-19 and frequent antibiotic exposure, COVID-19 can be complicated by Clostridioides difficile infection. Co-infection with these two can be associated with a high risk of complications. Infection control measures in hospitals is enhanced due to the COVID-19 pandemic which in turn appears to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections such as C. difficile infection. Another implication of COVID-19 and its potential transmissibility by stool is microbiome-based therapies. Potential stool donors should be screened COVID-19 symptoms and be tested for COVID-19.

scholarly journals Hospital-acquired infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms in Hungary, 2005-2010

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Caini ◽  
A Hajdu ◽  
A Kurcz ◽  
K Böröcz
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Organisms ◽  
Public Health Authorities ◽  
Gram Negative Organisms ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Healthcare-associated infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms are associated with prolonged medical care, worse outcome and costly therapies. In Hungary, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) due to epidemiologically important multidrug-resistant organisms are notifiable by law since 2004. Overall, 6,845 case-patients (59.8% men; median age: 65 years) were notified in Hungary from 2005 to 2010. One third of case-patients died in hospital. The overall incidence of infections increased from 5.4 in 2005 to 14.7 per 100,000 patient-days in 2010. Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was the most frequently reported pathogen (52.2%), but while its incidence seemed to stabilise after 2007, notifications of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative organisms have significantly increased from 2005 to 2010. Surgical wound and bloodstream were the most frequently reported sites of infection. Although MRSA incidence has seemingly reached a plateau in recent years, actions aiming at reducing the burden of HAIs with special focus on Gram-negative multidrug-resistant organisms are needed in Hungary. Continuing promotion of antimicrobial stewardship, infection control methodologies, reinforced HAI surveillance among healthcare and infection control practitioners, and engagement of stakeholders, hospital managers and public health authorities to facilitate the implementation of existing guidelines and protocols are essential.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitudes toward preventing hospital-acquired infections among nurses and residents at a university hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0
Author(s):  
Mazin Barry ◽  
Ghada Alhadlaq ◽  
Reem Alsergani ◽  
Rana Almana ◽  
Nora Alshabib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infections ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Hospital Acquired
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