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Table 1 Summary of Simulated Scenarios

From: Applying interprofessional simulation to improve knowledge, attitude and practice in hospital- acquired infection control among health professionals

Simulated scenarios

Objectives

Mannequins/Models

Specific infection control skills

Scenario 1:

Taking blood specimen

To evaluate the competency in taking blood specimen

ā–Ŗ Human Mannequin

ā–Ŗ Venipuncture practice arm training model

i.Donning and removing double gloves

ii.Disposing soiled swabs into clinical waste

iii.Handling sharps

Scenario 2:

Bedsore dressing.

To evaluate the competency in performing bed sore dressing

ā–Ŗ Human Mannequin

ā–Ŗ Wound care model

iv.Disposing soiled swabs, gauzes and dressing materials into clinical waste.

Scenario 3:

Collecting sputum for acid-fast bacilli

To evaluate the competency in collecting sputum for acid-fast bacilli

ā–Ŗ Simulated patient

i.Donning and removing N95 mask

Scenario 4:

Intermittent bladder catheterization

To evaluate the competency in performing Intermittent Bladder Drainage

ā–Ŗ Human Mannequin

ā–Ŗ Low-fidelity pelvic model

i.Disposing soiled swabs, gauzes and catheterization materials into clinical waste

  1. Four (4) interprofessional hospital-acquired infection control simulated scenarios (IPHAICSS) were chosen based on the expert panelā€™s recommendations and the feasibility of implementation including the availability of relevant mannequins and models for skills training. The IPSSHAICsā€™ were (i) taking blood specimen from vein (ii) bedsore dressing (iii) sputum for acid-fast bacilli collection for pulmonary tuberculosis (iv) intermittent bladder drainage insertion. COVID-19 pandemic has intensified awareness of the need for excellent infection control practices in general, including some of those in this program, such as hand washing, masking, and gloves