title: Determinants of healthcare workers' compliance with infection control procedures.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess determinants of healthcare worker (HCW) self-reported compliance with infection control procedures. A survey was conducted of HCWs in 16 healthcare facilities. A strong correlation was found between both environmental and organizational factors and self-reported compliance. No relationship was found with individual factors. Only 5% of respondents rated their training in infection control as excellent, and 30% felt they were not offered the necessary training. We concluded that compliance with infection control procedures is tied to environmental factors and organizational characteristics, suggesting that efforts to improve availability of equipment and promote a safety culture are key. Training should be offered to high-risk HCWs, demonstrating an organizational commitment to their safety.
authors.affiliation: Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Health Care, Vancouver, British Columbia.
authors.forename: Annalee
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yassi
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lockhart
authors.forename: Ray
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Copes
authors.forename: Mickey
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kerr
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Corbiere
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bryce
authors.forename: Quinn
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Danyluk
authors.forename: Dave
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Keen
authors.forename: Shicheng
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kidd
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
authors.forename: Ron
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thiessen
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gamage
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Patrick
authors.forename: Phil
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bigelow
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saunders
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001955:British Columbia; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires