Implementation of a Need Based Participatory Training Program on Hospital Infection Control: A Clinical Practice Improvement Project

Infection control education has been a core component of infection control programs since they were established (Scheckler et al., 1998; Department of Health and Ageing, 2004) and remains a constant feature in the modern healthcare context. Education is a pivotal strategy used to address problems identified through surveillance of infection or to improve infection control practice.(Dubbert et al, 1990; Scheckler et al, 1998; Turner et al, 1999). It is clear that simple educational efforts are of minimal benefit and that while a number of interventions may achieve a short-term effect, few have a measurable, prolonged effect (Larson, 1997). Research efforts relating to infection control education as a control measure; have focused on evaluating the effectiveness of a variety of strategies (Kim et al, 2001).