School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD, Australia.
School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD, Australia.
Am J Infect Control. 2018 Jun;46(6):723-725. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2017.11.007. Epub 2018 Jan 3.
This study explored the self-reported behaviors and perceptions of Australian paramedics in relation to their environmental hygiene practices. A national online survey was conducted with Paramedics Australasia members (N = 417). Participants reported working in ambulances often contaminated with body fluids. Widespread noncompliance with routine and deep cleaning of ambulances, and misunderstandings about environmental hygiene practices were apparent. Improvements to environmental hygiene practices of Australian paramedics are recommended to avoid pathogen transmission and ensure patient safety.
本研究探讨了澳大利亚护理人员自我报告的行为和观念与其环境卫生实践之间的关系。在澳大利亚护理人员协会成员中进行了一项全国性的在线调查（N=417）。参与者报告说，他们经常在救护车中工作，这些救护车经常受到体液污染。显然，广泛存在不遵守常规和深度清洁救护车的情况，并且对环境卫生实践存在误解。建议改善澳大利亚护理人员的环境卫生实践，以避免病原体传播并确保患者安全。
