From: Barriers and facilitators to infection control at a hospital in northern India: a qualitative study
Tools and Technology | Organization | Environment | Person | Tasks |
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Barriers | ||||
 Clinician and visitors find mask uncomfortable | High nursing turnover | Shoe covers required in ICUs because of dust | New nurse hires often lack clinical experience | Heavy patient workload |
 No comprehensive electronic health record | Limited initial Hindi language capabilities | Ongoing construction within hospital | Frustration with the frequency of IC training | Perceived understaffing |
Facilitators | ||||
 Ample IC supplies | Institutional climate that prioritizes IC | Centrally located sinks, hand gel at bedside | IC team well integrated into clinical care | Staff knowledgeable about IC practices |
 Electronic database for laboratory results | Funding and support for dedicated IC team | Sufficient beds to prevent overcrowding | Large environmental cleaning staff (600) | IC nurses help new hires complete IC tasks |