Challenging suboptimal infection control

Authors

  • Domenico Cioffi
  • Jane Cioffi University of Western Sydney

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3396/ijic.v11i1.13988

Abstract

Healthcare associated infections are the most commonly reported complications affecting patients in the global healthcare environment. The rate is increasing. A substantial proportion is attributable to the suboptimal infection prevention and control practice of healthcare workers. This paper discusses the current status of healthcare associated infections, the strategies used to date to improve suboptimal practice, and applies the social psychology paradigm to provide insight into resistance to changing suboptimal practice.

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Author Biography

Jane Cioffi, University of Western Sydney

Adjunct Associate Professor School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Published

2015-03-11

How to Cite

Cioffi, D., & Cioffi, J. (2015). Challenging suboptimal infection control. International Journal of Infection Control, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.3396/ijic.v11i1.13988

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Review Articles

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