Table 1.
Information on the infection prevention and control practices of the nursing homes retrieved by means of the infection prevention and control survey (N = 45).
| Variables | |
|---|---|
| Infection prevention and control measures (presence of), n (% facilities) | |
| Specific training on infection control and prevention | 11 (24.4%) |
| Presence of a committee for infection control and prevention | 3 (6.7%) |
| Procedure for management of residents with suspected communicable diseases | 32 (71.1%) |
| Policies for management of personnel at risk of infection | 23 (51.1%) |
| Training of staff on the management of occupational exposures to biohazards | 32 (71.1%) |
| Established infection surveillance program | 19 (42.2%) |
| Training of staff on the correct hand hygiene procedure | 43 (95.6%) |
| Procedure on standard and additional precautions | 35 (77.8%) |
| Training of staff on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) | 33 (73.3%) |
| Availability of hand hygiene supplies | 33 (73.3%) |
| Training of staff on how to prevent the spread of respiratory infections | 21 (46.7%) |
| Compliance with operations of routine and terminal cleaning/sanitation/disinfection | 37 (82.2%) |
| Official protocols/procedures on infection control and prevention | 19 (42.2%) |
| Outbreak management | 5 (11.1%) |
| Hand hygiene | 43 (95.6%) |
| Use of PPE | 42 (93.3%) |
| Isolation measures | 25 (55.6%) |
| Sanitation | 33 (73.3%) |