Background
This study was conducted to review the status of the comprehensive infection prevention
and control program (IPCP) established in the Republic of Kiribati in 2005, and to
identify opportunities to continue and expand the integration of the IPCP into health
service delivery.
Methods
The review was conducted in 2010 using 2 empirical tools: a pilot IPCP evaluation
(IPCPE) tool that evaluated the activities of the program and its implementation,
and a previously validated self-administered survey that assessed health care worker
(HCW) knowledge, application, and confidence in infection control principles and practice.
The survey was given to all 186 clinicians at Tungaru Central Hospital; the response
rate was 59.7%.
Results
The Kiribati IPCP demonstrated a minimum level of compliance (75%) with the activity
standards set out in the IPCPE tool. The mean scores on the HCW survey were 62% for
knowledge, 63% for application, and 79% for confidence. Significant correlations were
found among knowledge, application, and confidence.
Conclusions
This evaluation of the Kiribati IPCP with our IPCPE tool provides valuable insight
into the status of a recently adopted comprehensive program and how it has translated
into the knowledge, application, and confidence of HCWs in their clinical practice.
The HCW survey provides evidence that the IPCP has translated into confidence and
ability in the application of infection prevention practices.
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Published online: October 24, 2012
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