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An Evidence‐Based Process for Evaluating Infection Control Policies
Author(s) -
Freeman Stacey S.,
Lara Gregory L.,
Courts Monique R.,
Wanzer Linda J.,
Bibb Sandra C. Garmon
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/j.aorn.2008.07.001
Subject(s) - identification (biology) , process (computing) , data extraction , process management , computer science , operations management , medline , business , engineering , political science , botany , law , biology , operating system
The purpose of this study was to identify and describe evidence‐based criteria for evaluating the appropriateness of policies for decontamination of noncritical equipment. An integrated literature review, guided by the Stetler Research Utilization Model and Bibb‐Wanzer Identifying, Organizing, and Synthesizing strategy, provided the framework. A confirmatory search and document review process guided identification of documents and data extraction. Data synthesis was conducted using manifest content analysis. Five major criteria for disinfecting noncritical items were identified: use of personal protective equipment, removal of contamination, cleaning items before disinfecting, low‐level disinfectant use, and following manufacturers' recommendations for disinfectants. AORN J 89 (March 2009) 489–507. © AORN, Inc, 2009.