Impact of organisation and management factors on infection control in hospitals: a scoping review

Title: Impact of organisation and management factors on infection control in hospitals: a scoping review

Source: Journal of Hospital Infection 73(1) pp.1-14.

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Date of publication: September 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Item that identifies the key organisational characteristics that should be considered risk or preventive factors for infection. Positive leadership at ward level and above is a prerequisite for effective action to control infection. Senior clinical leaders need a highly visible presence and clear role boundaries and responsibilities. Team stability and morale are linked to improved patient outcomes. Organisational mechanisms for supporting training, appraisal and clinical governance are determinants of effective practice and successful change. Rates of infection are linked to workload, in terms of nurse staffing, bed occupancy and patient turnover.

Length of publication: 14p.

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Healthcare-associated infections as patient safety indicators

Title: Healthcare-associated infections as patient safety indicators.

Source: Healthcare Papers, 9(3) pp.8-24.

Publication type: Journal Article

Date of publication: 2009

In a Nutshell:  Provides suggested strategies to improve patient safety with respect to HAIs, including a focus on the role of potential links to accreditation; the role of public reporting; healthcare facility design; change management strategies; visible leadership and role modelling; collaboration between facilities and with public health; reducing hospital overcrowding; and accountability and funding. Finally, the impact of the burgeoning interest of the media, the threat of legal liability and the well-being of healthcare providers are discussed.

Length of publication: 16p.

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Infection control risks

Source: Journal of Hospital Infection, 71(2) 103-107

Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Review

In a nutshell: Managing infection risks is a core activity for infection control professionals, yet there is a relative paucity of literature on infection control risk management. This
review draws attention to areas requiring further clarification and research.  These include risk management objectives, clarity about which risks are taken account of, agreed terminology both for experts and non-experts, and research on the importance of risk compensation in hospital-acquired infection control.

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