Challenging suboptimal infection control

Domenico Cioffi; Jane Cioffi

doi:10.3396/IJIC.v11i1.002.15

Challenging suboptimal infection control

Domenico Cioffi, Jane Cioffi

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Healthcare associated infections are the most commonly reported complications affecting patients in the global healthcare environment. The rate is increasing. A substantial proportion is attributable to suboptimal infection prevention and control practice of healthcare workers. This paper discusses the current status of healthcare associated infections, the strategies used to date to improve suboptimal practice, and applies a social psychology perspective to provide insight into resistance to changing suboptimal practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-9
Number of pages	9
Journal	International Journal of Infection Control
Volume	11
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3396/IJIC.v11i1.002.15
Publication status	Published - 2015

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infection control
prevention
health personnel

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