Table 1 Changes in IPC management during the intervention as reported by participants (n = 13), LEAD-IC Study
Aspect of change | n/N | % |
|---|---|---|
Intensified communication with | ||
-Head physicians | 11/13 | 85 |
-Hospital administration | 9/13 | 69 |
-Nurse managers | 8/13 | 62 |
-Chief executive officer | 6/13 | 46 |
-Local health authorities | 5/13 | 38 |
-IPC team | 5/13 | 38 |
Change in hospital IPC guidelines | 8/13 | 62 |
More intense organization of IPC commission meetings | 5/13 | 38 |
Initiation and implementation of IPC measures | 13/13 | 100 |