Training Caregivers to Prevent Infections
Author Information
Author(s): Ham Carolyn, Schuh Madyson, Rogers Megan, Ellis Erica
Primary Institution: Washington State Department of Health
Hypothesis
Caregiving staff in long-term care facilities can effectively prevent infections through targeted training.
Conclusion
The Project Firstline Modules successfully provided accessible infection prevention training for long-term care facility caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- 3,308 frontline healthcare respondents participated in the IPC Needs Assessment survey.
- 62.93% of all users who completed the modules were LTCF caregivers.
- 97.3% of participants found the information easily understandable.
- 88.2% reported they could apply what they learned to their job.
Takeaway
This study shows that training caregivers in long-term care facilities can help them learn how to prevent infections better.
Methodology
An IPC Needs Assessment survey was conducted, followed by the development and delivery of training modules.
Limitations
The study may not represent all long-term care facility caregivers as it only included those who completed the modules.
Participant Demographics
Participants were frontline healthcare respondents from long-term care facilities, primarily caregivers.
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