TY - JOUR
T1 - Understanding infection prevention and control in nursing homes
T2 - A qualitative study
AU - Stone, Patricia W.
AU - Herzig, Carolyn T.A.
AU - Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Monika
AU - Carter, Eileen
AU - Bjarnadottir, Ragnhildur I.
AU - Semeraro, Patricia K.
AU - Cohen, Catherine C.
AU - Travers, Jasmine
AU - Schweon, Steven
PY - 2015/7/1
Y1 - 2015/7/1
N2 - Infections have been identified as a priority issue in nursing homes (NHs). We conducted a qualitative study purposively sampling 10 NHs across the country where 6-8 employees were recruited (N = 73). Semi-structured, open-ended guides were used to conduct in-depth interviews. Data were audiotaped, transcribed and a content analysis was performed. Five themes emerged: 'Residents' Needs', 'Roles and Training' 'Using Infection Data,' 'External Resources' and 'Focus on Hand Hygiene.' Infection prevention was a priority in the NHs visited. While all sites had hand hygiene programs, other recommended areas were not a focus and many sites were not aware of available resources. Developing ways to ensure effective, efficient and standardized infection prevention and control in NHs continues to be a national priority.
AB - Infections have been identified as a priority issue in nursing homes (NHs). We conducted a qualitative study purposively sampling 10 NHs across the country where 6-8 employees were recruited (N = 73). Semi-structured, open-ended guides were used to conduct in-depth interviews. Data were audiotaped, transcribed and a content analysis was performed. Five themes emerged: 'Residents' Needs', 'Roles and Training' 'Using Infection Data,' 'External Resources' and 'Focus on Hand Hygiene.' Infection prevention was a priority in the NHs visited. While all sites had hand hygiene programs, other recommended areas were not a focus and many sites were not aware of available resources. Developing ways to ensure effective, efficient and standardized infection prevention and control in NHs continues to be a national priority.
KW - Healthcare-associated infections
KW - Infection prevention
KW - Long-term care
KW - Nursing homes
KW - Qualitative
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U2 - 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.02.023
DO - 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.02.023
M3 - Article
C2 - 25794923
AN - SCOPUS:84938751914
VL - 36
SP - 267
EP - 272
JO - Geriatric Nursing
JF - Geriatric Nursing
SN - 0197-4572
IS - 4
ER -