Notifiable infectious disease reporting awareness among physicians and registered nurses in primary care and emergency department settings.
This study examined knowledge about notifiable infectious disease reporting among physicians and registered nurses (RNs) in primary care and emergency department settings in King County, Washington. In 2005, a total of 165 physicians and 170 RNs completed a questionnaire to assess knowledge, training and feedback regarding notifiable infectious disease reporting. Only 55% of the physicians and 63% of the RNs were aware of reporting procedures within their institution. Awareness was higher when employer-provided training had been provided. Our findings indicate that employer training can improve reporting knowledge.
Turnberg
Wayne
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University of Washington, Washington State Department of Health, Seattle, Washington 98155, USA. wayne.turnberg@doh.wa.gov
Daniell
William
W
Duchin
Jeffrey
J
D000328:Adult; D018563:Disease Notification; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010820:Physicians / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult