INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: A COMPREHENSIVE MULTIDISCIPLINARY LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Healthcare facilities have a significant role to play in infection prevention and control (IPC) to guarantee the safety of its patients and the minimization of healthcare-associated infections. Multidisciplinary cooperation between clinicians, technicians, and managers is a more effective IPC strategies.

Aim: This paper seeks to discuss the place of multidisciplinary solutions in infection prevention, based on clinical practice, technological systems, and interprofessional collaboration in any medical facility.

Methods: The mixed-method approach was used, including structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and direct observation of the healthcare professionals working in various departments to determine infection control practices and collaboration.

Findings: Findings suggest that efficient IPC is based on the coordinated work of the general practitioners, operation rooms technicians, pharmacy technicians, emergency medicine specialists, public health technicians, primary healthcare managers, and family dentists. Some of the enablers are education, protocols, and technology.

Conclusion: Infection risks reduction, patient safety improvement, and increased system resilience are impossible without multidisciplinary collaboration, continuous training and solid infection control policies. It is important to invest in resources and communication in the long term.