P142: Education of key personnel in infection control in hospitals in the capital region of Copenhagen

Abstract

Introduction: According to the infection control programme 2011-2012, a need for education of various professionals in infection prevention and control is described. The Capital Regions quality-council has aimed to reduce Hospital acquired infections by 50% over a 3-year period. Methods: The education is primarily intended for health care workers with a bachelor degree (RN, MD). The education extends for 5 days and is a combination of theoretical training, case studies in groups, and in presentation of the studies. The education is offered 3 times a year with 25 students per course. The focus is the organization of the infection prevention and control nationally and locally, helping to create a link between overall policy objectives and infection prevention and control at each department / hospital. The educational programme aims to ensure: - A uniform basis for practicing infection control for the front line personnel - Networking across hospitals - Implementation of accreditation standards and guidelines in infection control and patient safety in cooperation with managers and employees - Introduction to international, regional and local infection control guidelines - Evaluation by a questionnaire Results: The participants (N=159) evaluated the education by a questionnaire. There are 115-answered questionnaires, a response rate of 72% (N=115). The form is mainly constructed with Likerts Scale, where a scoring on 4 means very good and 0 means very bad. Results are above "good" and does not fluctuating over time (2011-2012). - Academic achievement 3.22 - Clinically usefull 3.10 - Professional level 3.18 Conclusion: According to the questionnaire survey 115/159 (72%) were satisfied with the contents and education. After education of 159 key infection control personnel, local initiatives have been reinforced at the hospitals within the infection-control area. The initiative is followed up by 2-4 annual theme days with current topics to strengthen the networking. The education is adapted to the Capital Region's overall strategy on infection control.