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INFECTION DISEASE & HEALTH
卷 22, 期 4, 页码 195-202出版社
ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2017.08.001
关键词
Cross infection; Infection control; Hospitals; Health services; Housekeeping; Maintenance
资金
- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) [GNT1076006]
Background: The purpose of this paper is to highlight the range of cleaning practices and processes in 11 Australian hospitals and to discuss the challenges this variation poses to the implementation of clinical trials or changes to hospital cleaning practices. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used to determine cleaning practices and processes in hospitals participating in the 'Researching Effective Approaches to Cleaning in Hospitals' (REACH) study. A standardised template and approach was used to collect information. Data collection activities included structured on-site discussions, a review of hospital practices and a document review of policy and procedural documents related to cleaning. Results: Variations in the auditing process used to evaluate environmental cleanliness, cleaning practices, product use, training and communication pathways available to cleaning staff were identified. There was also variation in workforce structure and responsibilities for cleaning. Conclusion: This paper is the first to describe the differences in cleaning practices between Australian hospitals. The variations identified present a number of challenges for the conduct of research and have important implications for both monitoring of and standards for cleanliness. These challenges include implementing a practice change or cleaning study where hospitals have different processes, practices and structures. (C) 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control.
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