Journal article
Challenges for environmental hygiene practices in Australian paramedic-led health care: A brief report
American Journal of Infection Control, Vol.46(6), pp.723-725
2018
Abstract
This study explored the self-reported behaviors and perceptions of Australian paramedics in relation to their environmental hygiene practices. A national online survey was conducted with Paramedics Australasia members (N = 417). Participants reported working in ambulances often contaminated with body fluids. Widespread noncompliance with routine and deep cleaning of ambulances, and misunderstandings about environmental hygiene practices were apparent. Improvements to environmental hygiene practices of Australian paramedics are recommended to avoid pathogen transmission and ensure patient safety. © 2017 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
Details
- Title
- Challenges for environmental hygiene practices in Australian paramedic-led health care: A brief report
- Authors
- Nigel Barr (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringMark A Holmes (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringAnne H Roiko (Author) - Griffith UniversityPeter K Dunn (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringBill Lord (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- American Journal of Infection Control, Vol.46(6), pp.723-725
- Publisher
- Mosby, Inc.
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.11.007
- ISSN
- 0196-6553
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Biomedicine; School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Paramedicine; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450414002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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