Precautions Compliance Among Respiratory Therapist, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacist And Nursing Teams, During COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Standard precautions effectively mitigate the transmission of pathogens inside hospital environments. Noncompliance with infection control measures among healthcare workers (HCWs) can heighten their susceptibility to infectious diseases, particularly during pandemics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the extent to which healthcare workers (HCWs) in various healthcare settings adhere to infection prevention and control methods, and to examine how their perspectives on workplace infection control measures during the COVID-19 pandemic are related to their level of compliance.The adherence to routine precautions by respiratory therapists, radiologists, laboratory personnel, pharmacists, and nursing teams during the COVID-19 pandemic was excellent. The average adherence ratings to the standard precautions may be linked to age and professional category. It is recommended to implement a continuous training program for healthcare personnel to improve their adherence to conventional precautions. This program should include ongoing monitoring and assessment.