Infectious risk moments: a novel, human factors-informed approach to infection prevention.

نویسندگان

  • Lauren Clack
  • Jan Schmutz
  • Tanja Manser
  • Hugo Sax
چکیده

We pilot tested a novel human factors-informed concept to identify infectious risk moments (IRMs) that occur with high frequency during routine intensive care. Following 30 observation-hours, 28 potential IRMs related to hand hygiene, gloves, and objects were expert rated. A comprehensive IRM inventory may provide valuable taxonomy for research, training, and intervention.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Infection control and hospital epidemiology

دوره 35 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014