Research On Infection Control

Running head: RESEARCH TOPIC 1
Infection Control
Name of the Student
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Executive summary
Infection control refers to the discipline that is concerned with prevention of healthcare-
associated or nosocomial infections. It refers to a practical sub-discipline related to several
aspects of epidemiology. Altough under-supported or under-recognized, it forms an essential part
of healthcare infrastructure. Hospital epidemiology and infection control are imperative to public
healthcare practice, and are most often followed within the confines of pre-selected healthcare
delivery settings. Infection control also addresses the underlying factors, which are associated to
the spread of severe infections within healthcare settings from patients to staff, other patients,
and family members. Therefore, appropriate prevention of infection control encompasses
strategies related to hand hygiene or hand washing, disinfection, sterilization, surveillance, and
vaccination. The report will contain an exhaustive analysis of articles that have provided
evidence for the effectiveness of use of chlorhexidine gluconate impregnated washcloths in
preventing nosocomial infections.

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Table of Contents
Introduction- Planning the research activity....................................................................................3
Discussion........................................................................................................................................4
Reasons for undertaking research................................................................................................4
Research question/hypothesis......................................................................................................4
Research objective.......................................................................................................................5
Other discipline............................................................................................................................5
Sources of data and evidence.......................................................................................................6
Search strategy.............................................................................................................................6
Systematic approach....................................................................................................................6
Distinction between relevant and irrelevant information............................................................8
Prioritising information...............................................................................................................8
Comparison..................................................................................................................................9
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
Impact of findings......................................................................................................................10
Use of information in workplace...............................................................................................10
Reflection...................................................................................................................................10
Issues that require further research and evaluation....................................................................11
References......................................................................................................................................12
Appendix........................................................................................................................................14

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Introduction- Planning the research activity
Infection control and prevention with the use of chlorhexidine washcloths
The discipline of infection control often encompasses prevention and management of
nosocomial and healthcare associated infections in healthcare facilities. This topic is of utmost
importance to nurses as it forms the basis of delivery of healthcare services and works towards
improving the overall health and wellbeing of all patients. Infection control is imperative for
public health practice. Two major implications of this topic are associated with their
effectiveness in controlling an epidemic outbreak, and preventing an infection spread by
recognising all underlying factors and routes of exposure to communicable diseases (Tacconelli
et al. 2014).
Nurses are placed at an unique position for bringing about changes that help them to
improve care standards. There are several tools made available to nurses for creating a safe
environment for their patients. The nursing duty requires them to adapt certain precautions that
form the cornerstone of a safe health-based environment that is free of infection. Thus, infection
control and prevention is a major duty of nursing practice. This research activity will enable
nurses to understand the significance of maintaining appropriate infection control practices in the
healthcare setting.