Culture of quality in infection prevention of a hospital as perceived by health care workers

Abstract

Aim: This research aimed to assess the culture of quality in infection prevention (CQIP) of a university hospital as perceived by health care workers (HCWs). Background: Health care-associated infections are serious concerns in hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Hence, assessing their CQIP is necessary. Method: An investigation employing a descriptive and cross-sectional design was carried out among 623 HCWs (doctors, nurses and nursing assistants) in a university hospital in Saudi Arabia by using the Leading a Culture of Quality in Infection Prevention (LCQ-IP) scale. Results: The overall mean in the LCQ-IP was 3.86 (SD = 0.62). The subscale "prioritization of quality" (M = 4.11, SD = 0.79) was rated the highest dimension, whereas "supportive work environment" was perceived as the poorest dimension (M = 3.56, SD = 0.54). Gender, nationality, highest education and job title affected the four factors of the HCWs' perceptions of the hospital's CQIP. Conclusion: HCWs modestly perceived their hospital's CQIP. The study highlighted the need for improving CQIP based on the four dimensions. Implications for Nursing and Hospital Management: This study provided valuable implications for hospital and nursing management to ensure high-quality culture of infection prevention. K E Y W O R D S health care workers, hospital, infection prevention and control, infection prevention climate, Saudi Arabia

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