Predictors of certification in infection prevention and control among infection preventionists: APIC MegaSurvey findings

Kalp, Ericka; Harris, Jeanette; Zawistowski, Grace

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2018.05.004

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“…A study in United States showed that healthcare workers practicing in rural health care facilities had 40% decreased certification in infection control than those healthcare workers who practiced in urban health care facilities. Accordingly, there was a statistically significant decreased certification within suburban areas, but statistical findings revealed that healthcare facility location was not a significant predictor of certification for an infection control program [15].…”

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Compliance with Infection Control Practices among Healthcare Practitioners in Saudi Arabia during Coronavirus Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study

Alqahtani¹

2020

MEJIM

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Compliance with Infection Control Practices among Healthcare Practitioners in Saudi Arabia during Coronavirus Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study

Alqahtani¹

2020

MEJIM

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“…In many countries, professional organizations like the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology offer educational opportunities for their members. [ 69 ] Certification is another crucial aspect of professional development in HAI prevention and control. Certification validates that medical staff have acquired a certain level of knowledge and professional skills in this field.…”

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Significance of Ongoing Training and Professional Development in Optimizing Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention and Control

Zhang,

Wu,

Ibrahim

et al. 2024

Journal of Medical Signals &Amp; Sensors

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The employees who work in infection prevention and control (IPC) are very important in the field of health-care because they are committed to protecting patients, staff, and visitors from the risk of acquiring infections while in the hospital. The complexity of infection control in hospitals is alwaysgrowing in tandem with the rapid developments that are being made in medical technology andpractices. IPC personnel are required to maintain vigilance and continually improve their monitoringof the entire health-care process due to the ongoing development of IPC guidelines and regulations, the fluctuating infection risks, and the emergence of new infectious diseases. As a result, individuals involved in the prevention and control of infections in health-care settings absolutely need to participate in continual training and professional development. This reviewemphasizes the need of relevant professionals to engage in ongoing training and professional development to maintain their skills in the area of healthcare-associated infection control and prevention. Personnel working in IPC may more effectively react to newly discovered health risks andmake certain that hospital infection (HI) management gets the appropriate attention if they have atimely and in-depth awareness of best practices. They are better able to maintain their composure, react correctly, and deliver the most effective infection control and prevention techniques for the health-care system, all while increasing awareness about the significance of effective HI management.

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“…These infections occur in patients during treatment in hospitals or other healthcare facilities and are not present during admission or incubation (World Health Organization, 2002 ). In addition to advocating for and implementing infection control practices (Freeman & Gray, 2013 ; Kalp et al, 2018 ; Liu et al, 2014 ), the IPCN brings a vision of discipline, reinforcement, responsibility, and high dedication. This vision serves as a constant driving force in preventing and controlling hospital infections (Assariparambil et al, 2021 ; Vassallo & Boston, 2019 ).…”

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Experiences of Infection Prevention and Control Nurses (IPCNs) in performing their roles and duties in the Indonesia Army Central Hospital: A qualitative descriptive study

Dewi¹,

Hamid²,

Sekarsari³

2023

Belitung Nurs J

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Background: The Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (IPCN) is a professional nurse with a crucial role in promoting patient safety and service quality by preventing and controlling infections. However, little is known about their experiences regarding their roles and duties, particularly in Indonesia. Objective: This study aimed to explore IPCNs’ experiences in performing their roles and responsibilities, including motivations and obstacles encountered, as well as organizational support while carrying out their jobs. Methods: This research used a qualitative descriptive study design, collecting data through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with six purposively sampled participants in April 2021 at the Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD), Jakarta, Indonesia. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: Five themes were identified: 1) roles and duties of IPCNs, 2) conducive work environment, 3) constraints in carrying out tasks, 4) management support, and 5) hopes. Conclusion: This study provides new insights into IPCN roles and duties that require collaboration and coordination with multiple professions, as well as management support to overcome obstacles that hinder fulfilling tasks and hopes of improving IPCN performance according to competency-based career paths to achieve patient safety, service quality, and job satisfaction.

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Predictors of certification in infection prevention and control among infection preventionists: APIC MegaSurvey findings

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Compliance with Infection Control Practices among Healthcare Practitioners in Saudi Arabia during Coronavirus Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study

Compliance with Infection Control Practices among Healthcare Practitioners in Saudi Arabia during Coronavirus Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study

Significance of Ongoing Training and Professional Development in Optimizing Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention and Control

Experiences of Infection Prevention and Control Nurses (IPCNs) in performing their roles and duties in the Indonesia Army Central Hospital: A qualitative descriptive study

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