Nursing Interventions For Reducing Infection Risks In Hospitals

Abstract

Background
Infections from hospitals are an important risk which increases the rate of morbidity significantly. This research aims to assess the importance of nursing interventions in reducing infection risks in hospitals, especially in the National Healthcare Services (NHS) UK. The objectives of this research are,
● To explore the healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) risks in UK hospitals, especially in the NHS.
● To identify challenges faced by UK nurses in dealing with these infections.
● To assess the nursing interventions existing in the NHS and their limitations
● To recommend strategies to enhance the nursing interventions to reduce infection risks in UK hospitals, especially in the NHS.
Methods
The exploratory research design has been used in this research where both qualitative and quantitative information has been collected through a primary survey of 20 nurses of the NHS through 8 close-ended and 2 open-ended questionnaires. The participants have been selected through purposive sampling and the key principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 have been maintained throughout this research. The participants got involved in this research after providing written consent via email.
Results
The results of the study have shown that nursing professionals may face challenges regarding the lack of training, communication and collaboration. In this regard, developing a collaborative work environment through the implementation of effective internal communication systems and safety protocols training needs to be prioritised by healthcare organisations.
Conclusion
This study has revealed the effectiveness of PPE, hand hygiene and multi-drug resistant infection management protocols, and frequent training of nursing professionals as the key interventions for reducing infection spread risks.