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Effect of A Comprehensive Infection Control Program On The Incidience of Infections in Longterm Care Facilities
Effect of A Comprehensive Infection Control Program On The Incidience of Infections in Longterm Care Facilities
Effect of A Comprehensive Infection Control Program On The Incidience of Infections in Longterm Care Facilities
Disusun Oleh:
Many host and institutional factors predispose and contribute to the higher
incidence of infections seen in LTCFs. Host factors include altered immunity,
protein-calorie malnutrition, and chronic medical conditions. Institutional issues
include frequent staff turnover in nursing and environmental services, limited
reimbursement, and few educational programs; these may result in inconsistent
infection control practices. Considering all of these contributing factors, we set out
to determine the impact of an ongoing infection control intervention program in
reducing the incidence of nosocomial infections in LTCFs. The program stressed
the importance of handwashing, provided infection control education, and
reinforced the importance of the regular cleaning and disinfecting of environmental
surfaces. In the 2-year study, infection rates for the preintervention year were
compared with infection rates for the intervention year in the same 8 homes.