What are the most effective ways to prevent infectious disease spread among staff?

Educating and training staff is always challenging. Attitudes always matter. In overly populated societies and limmitted resources it's always challenging. Continuous motivation and regular frequent training workshops and rewards policy is helpful.

1.Basic hand hygiene is the key factor 2.follow hand wash technique and criteria/situations when you should wash / sanitize your hand along with surface disinfection /equipment disinfection is also a factor if a medical equipment is involved along with infection control guidelines 3. Patient/family and staff education 4. infectious diseases follow proper protocols /guidelines of infection control if needed isolate properly(negative pressure room) patient staff ratio 1:1 especially airborne / blood borne diseases which is highly contagious 5. From my experience i always prefer/ recommend to be safe than taking chances / risk with regards to infection control 6. Implement Adequate disinfection procedures/ protocols Thanks

Education and continuos trainings for refresh and update knowledge is essential, for quality care and praxis, and of course, to generate and maintain a safe environment. It is also important to know the mandatory regulations and recommendations based on evidence and scientific studies. Technology and procedures are advancing and it is important to be up to date to guarantee excellence for the users and the professionals working in the environment. Healthcare centers and the industry must promote a safety culture that encompasses all these aspects.

It’s always important to highlight the staff safety when talking about education and training. The staff need to learn that hand hygiene standards are first to protect himself against diseases. Secondly, the focus on spreading of nosocomial and cross infection as well as the financial burden and implications on the institution. If you prioritize the financial implications over your staff safety, it could cause a counter effect and carelessness when it comes to applying the hand hygiene standards.

In an era of information overload, there is a lot of material made available for the staff to read and apply including local guidelines and policies pertaining to infection control, posters on hand hygiene ( when and how to wash hands effectively) and essential modules on infection prevention and control as part of mandatory training and induction. To top it up, communication bulletins, journals, e-magazines and a lot of other resources made available through the company intranet, libraries and courses. Whether imposed or voluntary, training and education does help the most with improving knowledge and reinforcing behaviours that would be beneficial in preventing and controlling infections. In addition, timely reviews and local audits help

Core components for IPC Implementation tools. Training tools. Monitoring tools. These components must be there in every healthcare setting to overcome this Infection control.

Educate, monitor, and educate some more. Share data with front-line staff and involve them in QAPI initiatives around IPC. As always, lead by example!

Healthcare staff who remain in close proximity to patients suffering from infectious diseases are exposed to the risks of contracting these infections themselves. As part of health and safety measures, the employers are responsible for timely screening of staff at risk, provision of occupational health facilities and improving health and well-being by actively engaging the staff appropriately. Provision of timely diagnostics and therapeutics would help in reassuring the staff that they are being looked after as well as reduce sickness absenteeism due to health care associated exposures especially infections.

"Support their physical, mental, and emotional health." How true! Finding a good work - life balance is key and being supported by your employer to do so is even more important. There is no need to require employees to reveal reasons for taking sick days. Time away from work should be supported and encouraged, not punitive. More flexible work schedules is also huge in my book. Whether it be letting a parent start an hour later so he/she can take a child to school or allowing a transition to remote work, for even just a few days a week, the end result can reduce that fatigue and burnout. It helps create a happier and healthier workforce which, in turn, increases productivity and retention.

I agree , it is all important like welfare also, either that employee can see that you actually take care for them and for their problem.

Ideally, enlist the help of an Infection Control liaison. Or partners on the unit to serve as IP resources when the IP isn't around.

Collaboration is key! All departments working together to keep staff and patients safe is key. We created a weekly rounding in surgical services to give managers from Surgery and Environmental Services the opportunity to walk through the department. With both leaders working together and seeing any issues first hand has resulted in quick immediate solutions. The added bonus is both teams are able to see their leadership working together to ensure patient and staff safe.

Hygiene Practices: Emphasize proper handwashing, respiratory etiquette (covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing), and regular hand sanitization. Cleaning and Disinfection: Regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and shared equipment in the workplace.

No level of screening can establish/ confirm a symptom that a healthcare provider is determined to hide: and that is the truth of it. Knowledge updation on the transmission routes and the curbing practices. Knowledge, as well as awareness regarding possible impact on colleagues and the already-sick people that are present in hospitals; clubbed with knowledge on possible measures that can curb transmission can help minimise transmission among healthcare providers. That, and of course, an environment and infrastructure that is conducive for the same.

Aside from what has been mentioned, steps must be put in place to ensure compliance with established protocols and safety policies including appropriate use of PPE; this has been made possible by putting in place IPC committee in the various treatment units

We only talk about hand hygiene and use of PPE etc but the most important aspect of controlling infection at workplace is to clean the work places also very necessary element. Infection control and workplace cleanliness periodically washing the walls and ceilings. thoroughly washing and drying mops, brushes and cloths after every use – drying mops and cloths is particularly important, since many pathogens rely on moisture to thrive.

- Invest in employee health: cover premiums, select a plan with lower co-pays and out of pocket, provide mental health coverage, chiropractic care, and covered telehealth. Make it easier and more affordable to be seen by a doctor. - Sick time: allow paid sick days. Don't lump it into vacation time because employees are less willing to spend their vacation time being sick. Encourage working remotely for employees that don't feel well, but don't believe they are sick enough to miss work. - Schedule flexibility: offer flexible schedules so offices are less crowded with hybrid roles. - Encourage personal space: I personally love the 6 foot rule. No one needs to be any closer than 6 foot from another person in a professional setting anyway.