Planning and implementation of an infection control training program for healthcare providers in Latin America.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 28(12): 1328-33, 2007 Dec.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17994511
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The lack of well-trained, dedicated infection control personnel prevents optimal control of nosocomial infections in Latin American pediatric oncology centers. We collaboratively planned and implemented a multinational training course in San Salvador, El Salvador, to address this need.METHODS:
The course relied on its organizers' experience in training international healthcare providers, the availability of the International Training Center for Nurses, previous infection control collaboration with the Hospital Nacional de Ninos Benjamin Bloom, and resources available at the University of El Salvador. The 4-week course consisted of lecture sessions combined with practical laboratory and hospital experience.RESULTS:
Two courses, one conducted in 2005 and one in 2006, trained 44 professionals from 15 Latin American countries. Evaluations showed that course content and teacher performance met the trainees' needs and that all trainees acquired the necessary knowledge and skills.CONCLUSIONS:
The course met the need for the training of Latin American infection control practitioners. Our experience can serve as a model for other organizations interested in strengthening infection control and prevention at international sites.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
2_ODS3
Problema de salud:
2_enfermedades_transmissibles
Asunto principal:
Desinfección de las Manos
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Profesionales para Control de Infecciones
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Control de Infecciones
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Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Sysrev_observational_studies
Aspecto:
Implementation_research
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America central
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El salvador
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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ENFERMAGEM
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EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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HOSPITAIS
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos