Implementing standard precautions in the operating theatre: the role of the infection control liaison nurse

Jacobsen, W.; Cadwallader, Helen

doi:10.1071/hi99107

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“…The difficulties encountered by ICLN in their educational role are discussed in six studies [15, 24, 29–32]. Two studies noted that medical staff lacked acceptance of the role of the ICLN or the need for infection prevention and control practice [29, 30].…”

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“…Two studies noted that medical staff lacked acceptance of the role of the ICLN or the need for infection prevention and control practice [29, 30]. Jacobsen reports a lack of participation of medical staff in educational sessions by ICLN [32].…”

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“…In three studies clinical practices improved with the help of ICLN [28, 32, 38]. In a Hong Kong hospital ICLN improved the care for urinary catheters in a cluster randomized controlled trial.…”

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“…The role of the ICLN was perceived pivotal. Compliance was not reported on [32]. One paper described a positive effect of “raising the profile for infection prevention and control” [15].…”

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Infection control link nurses in acute care hospitals: a scoping review

Dekker

Jongerden

Mansfeld

et al. 2019

Antimicrob Resist Infect Control

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BackgroundInvolving link nurses in infection prevention and control is a strategy to improve clinical practice that has been implemented in hospitals worldwide. However, little is known about the use, the range and benefits of this strategy. We aimed to identify key concepts of infection control link nurses (ICLN) and ICLN programs, to evaluate the effect of such programs, and to identify gaps in the evidence base.MethodsIn a scoping review, we searched PubMed, CINAHL, Google and Google Scholar for manuscripts on ICLN in acute care hospitals. We included research- and opinion-based papers, abstracts, reports and guidelines.ResultsWe included 29 publications and identified three key concepts: the profile of ICLN, strategies to support ICLN, and the implementation of ICLN programs. The majority of included studies delineates the ICLN profile with accompanying roles, tasks and strategies to support ICLN, without a thorough evaluation of the implementation process or effects. Few studies report on the effect of ICLN programs in terms of patient outcomes or guideline adherence, with positive short term effects.ConclusionThis scoping review reveals a lack of robust evidence on the effectiveness of ICLN programs. Current best practice for an ICLN program includes a clear description of the ICLN profile, education on infection prevention topics as well as training in implementation skills, and support from the management at the ward and hospital level. Future research is needed to evaluate the effects of ICLN on clinical practice and to further develop ICLN programs for maximal impact.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s13756-019-0476-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Jongerden

Mansfeld

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Universal precautions

Gammon

Gould

2005

Journal of Research in Nursing

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The purpose of this literature review is to consider key themes from empirical research relating to the knowledge and compliance of universal precautions amongst healthcare practitioners. Utilising international studies, strategies to improve universal precautions are analysed. The review identifies areas of limited knowledge, synthesises existing research and suggests aspects of universal precautions that need to be studied further. A literature search of studies listed in the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) database was conducted from 1990–2003, using a number of key words. Review, analysis and synthesis of selected studies were performed. The findings of this review showed that universal precautions are considered an effective means of protecting patients and staff and controlling infection. The consensus from this body of evidence is that, globally, knowledge of universal precautions is inadequate and compliance low. Studies from many countries have shown that specific intervention strategies, such as education, are influential in improving knowledge and compliance. This review concludes that it is imperative that future research examines how the attitudes and beliefs of practitioners can be influenced and changed to reenforce adherence to universal precautions within the clinical practice setting. There remains a lack of evidence on the long-term benefits of practice interventions to improve compliance, and what specific barriers are influential in affecting how healthcare practitioners adopt universal precautions more effectively in their practice.

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Implementing standard precautions in the operating theatre: the role of the infection control liaison nurse

Cited by 2 publications

References 15 publications

Infection control link nurses in acute care hospitals: a scoping review

Infection control link nurses in acute care hospitals: a scoping review

Universal precautions

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