STANDARD PRECAUTIONS VERSUS SPECIALTY-SPECIFIC INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES IN RADIOLOGY, NURSING, DENTISTRY, AND MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

Abstract

Introduction: Infection management is very important for the safety of both patients and healthcare workers. Standard precautions give us a general set of rules to follow, but each specialty has its own hazards that need specific plans to deal with. Combining general and specialty-specific procedures is the best way to stop infections from spreading in all clinical settings

Aim: This study seeks to evaluate the adoption and efficacy of standard versus specialty-specific infection control practices in Radiology, Nursing, Dentistry, and Medical Laboratory Sciences, pinpointing deficiencies and offering recommendations to improve safety and compliance

Methods: A mixed-method strategy was employed, integrating surveys, interviews, direct observations, and simulations. Healthcare professionals from the four disciplines were evaluated for adherence to standard and specialty-specific infection control protocols, perceived risks, and interprofessional collaboration.

Results: Standard precautions are the minimum level of safety, but safeguards that are specialized in a certain field make it safer against procedural dangers. Different fields have different levels of compliance, and these gaps are sometimes due to a lack of resources, training, or communication. To control infections effectively, it is important to work together across disciplines and create custom methods.

Conclusion: To stop infections from spreading, you need to use both basic precautions and guidelines that are specific to your field. Support from the institution, continual training, and cooperation amongst professionals all make patients and staff safer. An integrated strategy makes sure that all healthcare disciplines provide care that is consistent and morally sound.