Adverse Exposures and Use of Universal Precautions Among Perinatal Nurses

The Infection Control Practices of General Dental Practitioners

“…This is a concern, as some reports indicate that implementation of Universal Precautions is associated with a decrease in percutaneous injuries. 23,24 In this study, respondents were more likely to report that they take extra precautions when treating a patient with HIV or AIDS if they were less knowledgeable concerning the infectivity of HIV and HBV or if they reported that they were older, had clinical staff who were not vaccinated against HBV, or had concerns related to increased personal risk or staff fears. Financial concerns related to loss of patients or the costs of infection control procedures were contributory but less important.…”

A review of the evidence for suboptimal compliance of healthcare practitioners to standard/universal infection control precautions

“…Fundamental to this review is the analysis of the research evidence relating to the application and adoption of SP, and the previous UP by practitioners. The research indicates that the reality of adopting SP within the clinical setting is far from what is recommended (Bauer & Kenney 1993, Angtuaco et al 2003, Cutter & Jordan 2004 and has proved to be somewhat problematic (Gammon & Gould 2005). This is supported many research studies indicating that staff compliance to SP or UP is generally deficient, and practice interventions to improve compliance are generally limited in their effect.…”

“…Fundamental to this review is the analysis of the research evidence relating to the application and adoption of SP, and the previous UP by practitioners. The research indicates that the reality of adopting SP within the clinical setting is far from what is recommended (Bauer & Kenney 1993, Angtuaco et al. 2003, Cutter & Jordan 2004) and has proved to be somewhat problematic (Gammon & Gould 2005).…”

Older adults and HIV

“…Other studies suggest a correlation between perceived risk and practicing standard precautions 30 . When the risk of HIV exposure is perceived as being high, use of standard precautions also rises.…”