The outcome competency framework for practitioners in infection prevention and control: Use of the outcome logic model for evaluation

E. Burnett; E. Curran; H. P. Loveday; M. A. Kiernan; M. Tannahill

doi:10.1177/1757177413512387

The outcome competency framework for practitioners in infection prevention and control: Use of the outcome logic model for evaluation

E. Burnett
, E. Curran
, H. P. Loveday
, M. A. Kiernan
, M. Tannahill

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Abstract

Healthcare is delivered in a dynamic environment with frequent changes in populations, methods, equipment and settings. Infection prevention and control practitioners (IPCPs) must ensure that they are competent in addressing the challenges they face and are equipped to develop infection prevention and control (IPC) services in line with a changing world of healthcare provision. A multifaceted Framework was developed to assist IPCPs to enhance competence at an individual, team and organisational level to enable quality performance and improved quality of care. However, if these aspirations are to be met, it is vital that competency frameworks are fit for purpose or they risk being ignored. The aim of this unique study was to evaluate short and medium term outcomes as set out in the Outcome Logic Model to assist with the evaluation of the impact and success of the Framework. This study found that while the Framework is being used effectively in some areas, it is not being used as much or in the ways that were anticipated. The findings will enable future work on revision, communication and dissemination, and will provide intelligence to those initiating education and training in the utilisation of the competences.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	14-21
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Infection Prevention
Volume	15
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1757177413512387
Publication status	Published - Jan 2014

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Education and training
guidance
healthcare workers
infection prevention and control
knowledge
patient safety
practice development
professional development
role development
staff development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Advanced and Specialised Nursing
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases
Health Policy

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