Infection control link nurses in acute care hospitals: a scoping review.

Mireille DekkerIrene P JongerdenRosa van MansfeldJohannes C F KetSuzanne D van der WerffChristina M J E Vandenbroucke-GraulsMartine C de Bruijne

Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2019)

This scoping review reveals a lack of robust evidence on the effectiveness of ICLN programs. Current best practice for an ICLN program includes a clear description of the ICLN profile, education on infection prevention topics as well as training in implementation skills, and support from the management at the ward and hospital level. Future research is needed to evaluate the effects of ICLN on clinical practice and to further develop ICLN programs for maximal impact.

Keyphrases

healthcare
acute care
quality improvement
clinical practice
primary care
public health
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
heart rate
mental health
current status
emergency department
electronic health record
drug induced