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Perceived Barriers To Infection Prevention And Control For Nursing Home Certified Nursing Assistants: A Qualitative Study., Jasmine Travers, Carolyn T A Herzig, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Eileen Carter, Catherine C Cohen, Patricia K Semeraro, Ragnhildur I Bjarnadottir, Patricia W Stone
Perceived Barriers To Infection Prevention And Control For Nursing Home Certified Nursing Assistants: A Qualitative Study., Jasmine Travers, Carolyn T A Herzig, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Eileen Carter, Catherine C Cohen, Patricia K Semeraro, Ragnhildur I Bjarnadottir, Patricia W Stone
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
Healthcare-associated infections, while preventable, result in increased morbidity and mortality in nursing home (NH) residents. Frontline personnel, such as certified nursing assistants (CNAs), are crucial to successful implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. The purpose of this study was to explore barriers to implementing and maintaining IPC practices for NH CNAs as well as to describe strategies used to overcome these barriers. We conducted a multi-site qualitative study of NH personnel important to infection control. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and transcripts were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Five key themes emerged as perceived barriers to effective IPC …
Understanding Infection Prevention And Control In Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study., Patricia W. Stone, Carolyn T.A. Herzig, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Eileen Carter, Ragnhildur I. Bjarnadottir, Patricia K. Semeraro, Catherine C. Cohen, Jasmine Travers, Steven Schweon
Understanding Infection Prevention And Control In Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study., Patricia W. Stone, Carolyn T.A. Herzig, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Eileen Carter, Ragnhildur I. Bjarnadottir, Patricia K. Semeraro, Catherine C. Cohen, Jasmine Travers, Steven Schweon
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
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 …