Improving infection prevention methods in hemodialysis units: a multicenter survey.
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the implementation of and compliance with international infection control standards by patients and staff in dialysis centers in Shiraz, Iran. The results indicate negligence in various aspects of infection control. Providing staff education and training programs, establishing effective surveillance systems, and enforcing regulations in the hospitals should help improve infection prevention.
Department of Community Medicine, Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Electronic address: askariam@sums.ac.ir.
Mehrdad
M
Askarian
Student Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mohsen Janipour
MJ
Hajiabadi
Student Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Yasin Ayubi
YA
Kashkooli
Student Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mehrzad
M
Yousofi
Student Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Hafez
H
Fathi
Resident of Community Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Farideh
F
Kouchack
Resident of Community Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mina
M
Danaei
Infection Control Research and Services, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN.
Charles John
CJ
Palenik
Department of Community Medicine, Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Mohsen
M
Momeni
D000328:Adult; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006436:Hemodialysis Units, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007492:Iran; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055815:Young Adult
Cross-infection; Nosocomial; Surveillance