Identifying barriers to compliance with a universal inpatient protocol for nasal decolonization with povidone-iodine

AUTHORS

Stern RA , Harris BD , DeVault M , Talbot TR , . Infection control and hospital epidemiology. 2022 9 26; (). 1-4

PMID: 36155109 [PubMed].

ABSTRACT

Academic hospital nurses were surveyed to assess adherence barriers to a universal povidone-iodine nasal decolonization protocol to prevent infection. Low training rates, inadequate supplies, documentation and tracking challenges, patient refusal, and burnout contributed to suboptimal adherence. Prioritizing education is essential but alone is insufficient for successful protocol adoption.

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