Infection preventionists’ experiences during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from focus groups conducted with association for professionals in infection control & epidemiology (APIC) members

Recomendações sobre precauções específicas para acompanhantes/visitantes de pacientes hospitalizados: características e barreiras para implementação

“…However, its inappropriate use can expose both CV to the microorganism and can also cause cross-transmission to other patients and the community. 10,12,17 Additionally, it is worth noting that the behavior of health professionals in using or not using PPE influences CV's compliance with this practice. 6 Thus, it is suggested to guide health professionals about the importance that their behavior has in CV as well as guide CV on PPE use, emphasizing that using such equipment protects both patients and themselves.…”

“…In the present research, the profile of participants was similar to that of previous studies, that is, HICPAC are predominantly composed of nurses and physicians with more than three years of experience in the area. [16][17] Among the recommendations for CV of patients hospitalized in SP, HH was the most frequent and equally mentioned in all types of precautions. Although it is recognized as the most economical and efficient strategy to prevent the transmission of microorganisms in health services, 12,14 CV HH is often neglected in health services and little addressed in the literature.…”

Ten pillars for the expansion of health system infection prevention capacity

“…4 Their workload increased, augmented by additional reporting requirements connected to the pandemic, with some reporting up to a 500% increase in calls to IPs. 5 Many experienced IPs decided to leave the field or retire early 6 even before the pandemic, resulting in a high turnover [7][8][9] and exacerbating shortages. Moreover, there is a paucity of HEs or physicians with formal training to support infection prevention.…”