Turning policy into practice – Infection control practitioner perspectives on implementation of Standard 3 criteria 10 aseptic technique of the NSQHS standards

摘要

In 2010 the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS)Standards were introduced including a criterion addressing aseptic technique (AT) practices. Minimal understanding of AT practice in Australiaexisted and it was unknown how hospitals would implement AT in line withnew requirements. This study investigated Infection Control Practitioner(ICP) perspectives on this process and aimed to identify contextual factorsthat influenced how policy was implemented.