Intervention Strategies In Healthcare Facilities For Infection Control Adherence, Pharmacist, Nursing And Clinical Laboratory: Review

Abstract

Infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures are readily implementable practices aimed at preventing the transmission of infections to both patients and healthcare workers (HCWs). This review aims to examine the literature on intervention strategies in healthcare institutions to promote adherence to infection control practices among pharmacists, nurses, and clinical laboratory personnel. HCWs' compliance and noncompliance with IPC measures can be influenced by various factors, including their knowledge, education, training, experience, inadequate availability of supplies such as alcohol hand rub, nearby sink, soap, or paper towels, working in ICU or surgical ward, working at a public or secondary or tertiary hospital, and caring for patients with exposure to blood or body fluid. Obstacles to adhere to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures may encompass factors such as heavy workload, limited time availability, professional classification, and a low ratio of patients to nurses. Adopting a diverse strategy to improving infection prevention and control (IPC) techniques has been proven to effectively reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and enhance compliance among healthcare workers (HCWs) with IPC measures.