New Survey of Clinicians Reveals Key Barriers to Effective Infection Prevention
June 11 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
“Human Factors and the Future of Infection
Prevention” uncovers challenges, optimism about preventing
healthcare-associated infections
A recent survey of infection preventionists found that half (51
percent) believe lack of adopting new technology and processes and
insufficient support from senior leadership are the top barriers to
preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAI), followed closely
by poor protocol compliance rates.
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New survey from 3M uncovers challenges
and optimism about preventing healthcare-associated infections
(HAI). (Graphic: Business Wire)
Six hundred and fifty U.S. infection preventionists and
clinicians responded to the survey, “Human Factors and the Future
of Infection Prevention,” commissioned by 3M and conducted by a
third-party research firm in April 2018.
Despite the barriers, clinicians surveyed were optimistic about
their ability to improve infection rates. One-third believed
infections can be avoided when providing healthcare. Survey data
also indicated these clinicians are seeking technological advances
that will help them reduce preventable infections.
“At 3M, we are on a mission to partner with clinicians to take
on preventable infections,” said Pat Parks, MD, PhD, Medical
Director, 3M Medical Solutions Division. “We wanted to gain a
better understanding of beliefs and perceptions clinicians hold
about the current reality and future potential of infection
prevention. Armed with these insights, we’re convening with
critical stakeholders to support clinicians in their fight against
HAI.”
3M is hosting a series of infection prevention educational
events, starting with a webinar on July 11, 2018, to discuss in
more depth the barriers to infection prevention revealed in the
survey. Visit 3M.com/IPSurveyWebinar to register. Upcoming
educational events will reveal survey findings on clinicians’
attitudes and beliefs about infection prevention trends, best
practices, compliance, auditing, and training.
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