Implementation of an innovative hands-on training to improve adherence to hygiene rules: A feasibility Study

Stock, Stephanie; Tebest, Ralf; Westermann, Kristina; Samel, Christina; Strohbücker, Barbara; Stosch, Christoph; Wenchel, Hans-Martin; Redaélli, Marcus

doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2015.10.012

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“…These prosecutions would have serious implications for the veterinary profession if the veterinarians concerned were to be charged in the absence of any adverse effect of the putative exposure to the virus. These prosecutions may also have implications for the medical and nursing professions because although breaches of IC occur very frequently in hospitals and clinics, they currently do not result in any legal workplace health and safety action, particularly when no harm arises from the lapse [ 61 ]. In addition, communication about HeV has become more complicated and controversial as Qld veterinarians refuse to examine horses that have not been vaccinated against HeV [ 62 ].…”

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Difficulties experienced by veterinarians when communicating about emerging zoonotic risks with animal owners: the case of Hendra virus

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BackgroundCommunication skills are essential for veterinarians who need to discuss animal health related matters with their clients. When dealing with an emerging zoonosis, such as Hendra virus (HeV), veterinarians also have a legal responsibility to inform their clients about the associated risks to human health. Here we report on part of a mixed methods study that examined the preparedness of, and difficulties experienced by, veterinarians communicating about HeV-related risks with their clients.MethodsPhase 1 was an exploratory, qualitative study that consisted of a series of face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with veterinary personnel from Queensland, Australia (2009–10) to identify the barriers to HeV management in equine practices. Phase 2a was a quantitative study that surveyed veterinarians from the same region (2011) and explored the veterinarians’ preparedness and willingness to communicate about HeV-related risks, and the reactions of their clients that they experienced. The second study included both multiple choice and open-ended questions.ResultsThe majority of the participants from Phase 2a (83.1%) declared they had access to a HeV management plan and over half (58.6%) had ready-to-use HeV information available for clients within their practice. Most (87%) reported “always or sometimes” informing clients about HeV-related risks when a horse appeared sick. When HeV was suspected, 58.1% of participants reported their clients were receptive to their safety directives and 24.9% of clients were either initially unreceptive, overwhelmed by fear, or in denial of the associated risks. The thematic analysis of the qualitative data from Phases 1 and 2a uncovered similar themes in relation to HeV-related communication issues experienced by veterinarians: “clients’ intent to adhere”; “adherence deemed redundant”; “misunderstanding or denial of risk”; “cost”; “rural culture”; “fear for reputation”. The theme of “emotional state of clients” was only identified during Phase 1.ConclusionWarning horse owners about health and safety issues that may affect them when present in a veterinary work environment is a legal requirement for veterinarians. However, emerging zoonoses are unpredictable events that may require a different communication approach. Future training programs addressing veterinary communication skills should take into account the particular issues inherent to managing an emerging zoonosis and emphasise the importance of maintaining human safety. Veterinary communication skills and approaches required when dealing with emerging zoonoses should be further investigated.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12917-017-0970-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Difficulties experienced by veterinarians when communicating about emerging zoonotic risks with animal owners: the case of Hendra virus

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“…It has been noted in the literature that poor working conditions, increased levels of stress, and insufficient communication have a direct negative impact on the quality of nursing and have severe consequences for patients. [58][59][60][61] In addition, low HHC can result from fatigue or burnout. As a nurses' shift progresses, HHC declines towards the end of the shift.…”

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Determinants of hand hygiene compliance among nurses in US hospitals: A formative research study

Sands

Aunger

2020

PLoS ONE

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Hand hygiene is the simplest and most effective measure for preventing healthcareassociated infections. Despite the simplicity of this procedure and advances made in infection control, hospital health care workers' compliance to hand hygiene recommendations is generally low. Nurses have the most frequent patient care interactions, and thus more opportunities to practice hand hygiene. As such, it is important to identify and understand determinants of nurses' reported compliance. Formative research was undertaken to assess the potential impact of several unexamined factors that could influence HH among nurses: professional role and status, social affiliation, social norms, and physical modifications to the work environment (as well as institutional factors like safety climate). A survey questionnaire was developed primarily to inform the creation of a behaviour change intervention. The survey looked at how these factors influence HH among nurses and sought to identify barriers and levers to reported hand hygiene. It was administered to a survey panel of acute care nurses, working in US hospitals, with a year or more of experience. Multivariate regression modelling suggested that reported hand hygiene compliance was most likely to be a function of a hospital management's communication openness, perceived performance by peers, increased interactions with patients and other staff members, and the reduction in stress, busyness, and cognitive load associated with role performance. A powerful, effective intervention on HH among nurses therefore could be directed at improving communication openness, consider the impact of perceived performance by peers, increase interactions with patients and staff, and determine how to reduce the stress and cognitive load associated with role performance.

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“…In these, the term "food handler" is used to indicate any person who comes into direct or indirect contact with food. Thus, individuals involved in the food production and handling process must be aware of the hygiene rules (Brazil, 2014;Stock et al, 2015).…”

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The Efficacy of Food Handler Training: The Transtheoretical Model in Focus, Brazil, 2013

Garcia¹,

Akutsu²,

Savio³

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Objective -to analyze the educational intervention strategies based on the transtheoretical model, in restaurants employees Methodology -This work is an intervention study, based on the Attitude Change Scale for Food Handlers (ACSFH); and the check-list based on the RDC 216/2004. Both instruments were applied before and after the educational intervention. The study was conducted with 263 food handlers, in 12 Community Restaurants (CR) of the Federal District (Brazil).Results and Discussion -The internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.90) showed that the instruments were adequate. Of the 263 food handlers, 74.5% (n = 196) were female, 49.8% (n = 131) had elementary education and 77.6% (n = 204) were kitchen helpers. The attitude stage obtained from ACSFH in both moments of the instrument application were respectively 3.77 -Action stage and 4.06 -Maintenance, showing significant difference between the two time periods (p = 0.000). The results obtained from the check-lists before and after the intervention were rated as satisfactory according to Soto et al. (2009). Although rated as satisfactory, there was a statistic difference between them (p = 0.000). The results showed that after the education campaign there was a change for the best in the conception of good manufacturing practices (GMP). They also showed that the adoption of active methodologies associated with the diagnostic of propensity to change, based on the transtheoretical model, are efficient for practically all attitudes. These results can contribute to the adoption, in restaurants, of custom-made training strategies based on the results obtained from applying the transtheoretical model.

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Implementation of an innovative hands-on training to improve adherence to hygiene rules: A feasibility Study

Cited by 11 publications

References 23 publications

Difficulties experienced by veterinarians when communicating about emerging zoonotic risks with animal owners: the case of Hendra virus

Difficulties experienced by veterinarians when communicating about emerging zoonotic risks with animal owners: the case of Hendra virus

Determinants of hand hygiene compliance among nurses in US hospitals: A formative research study

The Efficacy of Food Handler Training: The Transtheoretical Model in Focus, Brazil, 2013

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