[John-paul]

Discussion Question: This reading discusses low compliance with IPAC practices by healthcare providers. Have you always followed IPAC practices in your workplace? What would you recommend at your current or a former workplace to ensure or increase compliance with IPAC practices?

[Oluwatoyin]

Working as a PSW and during my nursing placement, I have learned how important it is to follow IPAC practices every time. I try my best to follow the proper procedures, such as hand hygiene, wearing the right PPE, and following routine and additional precautions. However, I have noticed that when the workplace gets very busy, healthcare providers can sometimes rush and miss an important step. I think this can happen because of workload, lack of time, or simply forgetting.

During my PSW work and nursing placement, I noticed that having hand sanitizer and PPE easily available makes it easier for staff to follow IPAC practices. I would recommend having regular reminders and short training sessions to keep IPAC practices fresh in everyone’s mind. Posters about hand hygiene and the proper use of PPE can also be helpful. Supervisors and experienced staff should also lead by example and remind each other in a respectful way when something is missed.

Overall, I believe that good teamwork, regular education, enough supplies, and reminders can help improve IPAC compliance. As a PSW and nursing student, I understand that following IPAC practices is not only about protecting myself, but also about protecting my clients, patients, coworkers, and their families.

[Edna]

I agree that regular reminders, short refresher training, and easily available PPE can help improve IPAC compliance. As healthcare workers, following IPAC practices is our responsibility to protect ourselves, our patients, coworkers, and their families.

[Edna]

Yes, I always follow IPAC practices because it is my responsibility to protect myself, my family, my residents, my coworkers, and other people around me. I would recommend having regular refresher activities and training, as well as more signs and reminders in the workplace to remind everyone how important it is to follow IPAC procedures. This can help increase compliance and prevent the spread of infections.

[Modupe]

Yes, I would say that I have always tried my best to follow IPAC practices at work, but I also know that no one is perfect. There are times when work gets really busy, and it can be easy to rush or forget something. However, I understand how important IPAC is because it helps prevent the spread of infections and keeps both patients and healthcare workers safe.

At my workplace, I think one way to improve compliance would be to have regular reminders and short refresher training. Sometimes people know the rules but may need a reminder about why they are important or how to properly follow them. Having supplies like hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, and cleaning products easily available would also make it easier for staff to follow IPAC practices.

I also think teamwork is really important. Staff should feel comfortable reminding each other about hand hygiene or PPE without making anyone feel judged. Supervisors can also lead by example and give positive feedback when staff are following the proper procedures. Overall, I think creating a workplace where everyone takes responsibility for infection prevention would make IPAC practices easier to follow consistently.

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