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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-2-28
pubmed:abstractText
The purpose of this study was to assess determinants of healthcare worker (HCW) self-reported compliance with infection control procedures. A survey was conducted of HCWs in 16 healthcare facilities. A strong correlation was found between both environmental and organizational factors and self-reported compliance. No relationship was found with individual factors. Only 5% of respondents rated their training in infection control as excellent, and 30% felt they were not offered the necessary training. We concluded that compliance with infection control procedures is tied to environmental factors and organizational characteristics, suggesting that efforts to improve availability of equipment and promote a safety culture are key. Training should be offered to high-risk HCWs, demonstrating an organizational commitment to their safety.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
H
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1710-2774
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
10
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
44-52
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Determinants of healthcare workers' compliance with infection control procedures.
pubmed:affiliation
Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Health Care, Vancouver, British Columbia.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't