Volume : 10, Issue : 08, August – 2023
Title:
44.THE ROLE OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN INFECTION PREVENTION: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF METHODS AND OUTCOMES
Authors :
Mohammed Rashed M Aldossari, Abdullah Thoab M Alotaibi, Fawaz Shujaa F Alharthi, Khalid Hussain S Alahmari, Hussain Mutreb H Alshammari , Majed Abdurhman A Alsulami
Abstract :
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant challenge in healthcare systems worldwide, posing risks to patient safety and healthcare worker (HCW) well-being. This comprehensive review explores the critical role of healthcare workers in infection prevention by examining evidence-based methods and their outcomes. Key infection control strategies, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), vaccination programs, and environmental cleaning, are analyzed for their effectiveness in reducing infection rates. The review identifies challenges such as compliance barriers, resource limitations, and organizational issues while highlighting successful interventions that have improved patient outcomes and HCW safety. The findings underscore the importance of education, leadership support, and resource allocation to strengthen infection prevention measures. A collaborative, sustained effort is essential to enhance healthcare safety and reduce the burden of HAIs.
Keywords: Infection prevention, healthcare workers, healthcare-associated infections, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, vaccination, infection control methods.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Mohammed Rashed M Aldossari et al, The Role Of Healthcare Workers In Infection Prevention: A Comprehensive Review Of Methods And Outcomes, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2023; 10 (08).
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