Models of after-hours infection prevention and control staffing levels: navigating scheduling challenges across facilities
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Infection prevention and control (IPAC) staffing models vary widely across Canadian healthcare facilities. To explore this variation, a national survey was conducted in March 2025 through the IPAC Canada network. The survey explored staffing models, coverage patterns, and key operational challenges across different facility types. Most respondents reported at least some evening or weekend IPAC coverage. Increasing workload demands post-pandemic and difficulties with recruitment and retention emerged as common staffing barriers. These findings underscore the need for national guidance and strategic collaboration to support consistent, adequate, and sustainable IPAC staffing across healthcare settings.
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- Titre Crossref
- Models of after-hours infection prevention and control staffing levels: navigating scheduling challenges across facilities
- Date Crossref
- 01/01/2025
- Éditeur
- Infection Prevention and Control Canada
- Type
- journal-article
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