Why hand hygiene is not sufficient: modeling hygiene competence of clinical staff as a basis for its development and assessment

Gartmeier, Martin; Baumgartner, Maria; Burgkart, Rainer; Heiniger, Susanne; Berberat, Pascal O.

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“…If the situation depicted is correctly identified and described, the participants receive one point, so that a total score of 0 to 12 points is possible. The reported item response theory (IRT) analyses on the HygiKo-SJT show that the test is suitable for assessing hygiene competence and to distinguish between individuals who have different hygiene-related competence levels (for 17 of the 20 items/pictures) [ 23 ], [ 24 ]. In this context, the competency question is particularly sensitive for the low to intermediate competency range [ 23 ].…”

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COVID-19: Development and implementation of a video-conference-based educational concept to improve the hygiene skills of health and nursing professionals in the Republic of Kosovo

Macht,

Worlitzsch,

Braijoshri

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic caught the health care systems of all countries unprepared. For the further education of healthcare personnel in the Republic of Kosovo, it became necessary to implement a concept for practical training in hygienic working. A video-conference–based educational concept to bridge the physical distance between Germany and Kosovo enabled the rapid, theoretical and practical transfer of knowledge. Methods: Current evidence on COVID-19 and Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) were researched. Healthcare staff in Pristina were advised and trained in ten online sessions on hygienic working under pandemic conditions via the “Logitech Rally for DFNconf” video conferencing system. The seminars were interpreted consecutively (Albanian). The Situational Judgement Test (HygiKo-SJT) should describe changes in participants’ hygiene knowledge. Results: A total of 25 people were trained in hygiene-related knowledge in terms of basic and specific hygiene for COVID-19. The weekly training sessions made it possible to address questions and subsequently provide practical knowledge. The HygiKo-SJT did not show a generalizable, measurable improvement in hygiene competence. Conclusion: Participants benefited from the concept and rapid implementation of a live video-conference–based seminar on “Hygiene under Pandemic Conditions”. The positive experience in terms of guidance, advice and training provides the basis for implementing a dedicated “Hygiene” module in Kosovo

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COVID-19: Development and implementation of a video-conference-based educational concept to improve the hygiene skills of health and nursing professionals in the Republic of Kosovo

Macht,

Worlitzsch,

Braijoshri

et al. 2022

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Viruses and bacteria as infectious agents

Ernsberger

2024

Urologie

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Hand hygiene implementation: an easy step to improve public health

Fankhauser-Rodriguez

Guitart

Pittet³

2020

Int. j. infect. control

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The World Health Organization has declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”. On May 5th of this year, for the annual celebration of the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign, the WHO highlighted the critical role of nurses and midwives in promoting public health. Increasing well-trained nurse staffing will enable nurses and midwives to improve quality of care and prevent infections. The implications for improved nursing and health policy are many. Investing in nurses ensures better care for patients, reduces infections and the economic burden of healthcare-associated infections on countries' economies.

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Why hand hygiene is not sufficient: modeling hygiene competence of clinical staff as a basis for its development and assessment

Cited by 4 publications

References 47 publications

COVID-19: Development and implementation of a video-conference-based educational concept to improve the hygiene skills of health and nursing professionals in the Republic of Kosovo

COVID-19: Development and implementation of a video-conference-based educational concept to improve the hygiene skills of health and nursing professionals in the Republic of Kosovo

Viruses and bacteria as infectious agents

Hand hygiene implementation: an easy step to improve public health

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