Optimizing infection prevention and control practices at CHU Sainte-Justine using implementation science

Role

Principal Investigator

Design

Implementation study

Stage

Underway

The problem

Infection prevention and control practices such as hand hygiene are known to work, yet consistent adherence remains a stubborn challenge. This study treats that gap as an implementation problem rather than an awareness problem.

What we are investigating

Assess current infection prevention and control practices and their determinants.

Design behaviour-change and implementation strategies tailored to clinical teams.

Evaluate changes in provider practice associated with these strategies.

Build capacity for sustained infection prevention within the hospital.

Where the study stands

The study is underway at CHU Sainte-Justine.

How we are doing it

Guided by behaviour-change and implementation science frameworks, the study characterizes barriers to key infection prevention and control behaviours and designs strategies that fit paediatric clinical workflows.

What the work will produce

Determinant analysis for key infection prevention and control behaviours
Tailored behaviour-change and implementation strategies
Evaluation of changes in provider practice

How partners contribute

CHU Sainte-Justine, with Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh and collaborators.

Enquire about this study

Collaborations and findings on infection prevention and control.

Email the study team