Prevention of healthcare-associated infections in general practice: Current practice and drivers for change in a French study

Gignon, Maxime; Farcy, S; Schmit, JL; Ganry, O

doi:10.4103/0255-0857.93040

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“…Other studies have shown the need to deepen the awareness of primary care professionals in order to possess knowledge and to adopt evidence-based practices and standard operating procedures or practice guidelines [ 23 , 24 ]. In this sense, we believe that the results of the study may be useful for those systems with a decentralised primary care network in their hospital system.…”

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Exposure of health workers in primary health care to glutaraldehyde

Jara¹,

Hidalgo²,

Gulin³

et al. 2013

J Occup Med Toxicol

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BackgroundIn order to avoid proliferation of microorganisms, cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation in health centres is of utmost importance hence reducing exposure of workers to biological agents and of clients that attend these health centres to potential infections. One of the most commonly-used chemical is glutaraldehyde. The effects of its exposure are well known in the hospital setting; however there is very little information available with regards to the primary health care domain.ObjectiveTo determine and measure the exposure of health workers in Primary Health Care Centres. Environmental to glutaraldehyde and staff concentration will be measured and compared with regulated Occupational Exposure Limits.Methods/DesignObservational, cross-sectional and multi-centre study. The study population will be composed of any health professionals in contact with the chemical substance that work in the Primary Health Care Centres in the areas of Barcelonès Nord, Maresme, and Barcelona city belonging to the Catalan Institute of Health.Data will be collected from 1) Glutaraldhyde consumption from the previous 4 years in the health centres under study. 2) Semi-structured interviews and key informants to gather information related to glutaraldehyde exposure. 3) Sampling of the substance in the processes considered to be high exposure.DiscussionAlthough glutaraldehyde is extensively used in health centres, scientific literature only deals with certain occupational hazards in the hospital setting.This study attempts to take an in-depth look into the risk factors and environmental conditions that exist in the primary care workplace with exposure to glutaraldehyde.

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Exposure of health workers in primary health care to glutaraldehyde

Jara¹,

Hidalgo²,

Gulin³

et al. 2013

J Occup Med Toxicol

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“…On top of that, outbreaks result in significant cost to health organizations, high cost of modifications, and lack of time/space. 4,5 One of the most persistent issues is the rapid depletion of personal protective equipment (PPE).…”

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<p>Perceived Barriers and Preventive Measures of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Providers in Debretabor, North Central Ethiopia, 2020</p>

Birhane¹,

Bayih²,

Alemu³

et al. 2020

RMHP

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Background: Healthcare professionals are at the frontline facing the pandemic. Since the pandemic is new with sophisticated needs of resources, identifying perceived barriers of the healthcare institutions has an important input for the government in slowing the viral spread and prevents healthcare professionals from infection. Objective: The study was aimed to assessperceived barriers and preventive measures of corona virus disease among healthcare providers in Debretabor Town, north central Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare providers working in Debretabor town, north central Ethiopia from May 1 to 15, 2020. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were coded, entered, cleaned, and checked using Epi data statistical software version 4.2.0.0 and analysis using STATA Version 14 statistical software. Descriptive statistics of different variables were presented in figures, text, and tables. Chi-square (chi 2) test of independence was considered to examine the nonparametric association of factors with preventive practice, and association was considered at a P-value of less than 0.05. Results: A total of 183 healthcare providers participated in the survey, of which 67.76% were males, and 80.87% were in the age range of 25-35 years. About 45% of participants were nurses. In the current study, overall preventive practice was 68.3%. Despite recommendations by the World Health Organization, avoidance of outdoor, physical distancing, and avoiding meeting a person with a coughwere not implemented by 32.24%, 24.18%, and 13.11% of healthcare providers, respectively. Insufficient training, lack of policy, less commitment to infection control, and limitations of resources were perceived as major barriers for practicing preventive measures during the pandemic. Conclusion: Preventive measures taken by healthcare providers were poor. Multiple barriers, such as insufficient training related to the pandemic, limitation of resources, and less commitment of healthcare providers to infection prevention measures were reported. So, the government should work on reducing the pandemic propagation by fulfilling the barriers using different means or strategies.

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“…8,9 Although several studies have evaluated IPC practices and structures in hospitals and long-term care facilities, studies focusing on outpatient care are less common. [10][11][12] Good IPC practices are effective at reducing rates of infection in all health care settings, including primary care. 13 The medical implications of a failure to implement IPC procedures have been shown to be serious in, for example, hospitals, whereas they seem nonexistent in primary care settings.…”

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Current practice of infection control in Dutch primary care: Results of an online survey

Hilt

Hulscher

Antonise-Kamp

et al. 2019

American Journal of Infection Control

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Prevention of healthcare-associated infections in general practice: Current practice and drivers for change in a French study

Abstract: Our results show that there are significant differences between current practice and laid-down professional guidelines. Policies for improvement of hygiene must take into account barriers and motivating factors.

Cited by 8 publications

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Exposure of health workers in primary health care to glutaraldehyde

Exposure of health workers in primary health care to glutaraldehyde

<p>Perceived Barriers and Preventive Measures of COVID-19 Among Healthcare Providers in Debretabor, North Central Ethiopia, 2020</p>

Current practice of infection control in Dutch primary care: Results of an online survey

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