Table 4 Detailed results of Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework (IPCAF): core component 5 (N = 59)

Using multimodal strategies to implement IPC interventions

No

Yes

Multimodal strategies including any or all of the following elements:

Choose one answer (the most accurate) per element

 System change

Element not included

Interventions to ensure the necessary infrastructure and continuous availability of supplies are in place

Interventions to ensure the necessary infrastructure and continuous availability of supplies are in place and addressing ergonomics and accessibility, such as the best placement of central venous catheter set and tray

 Education and training

Element not included

Written information and/or oral instruction and/or e-learning only

Additional interactive training sessions (includes simulation and/or bedside training)

 Monitoring and feedback

Element not included

Monitoring compliance with process or outcome indicators

Monitoring compliance and providing timely feedback of monitoring results to health care workers and key players

 Communications and reminders

Element not included

Reminders, posters, or other advocacy/awareness-raising tools to promote the intervention

Additional methods/initiatives to improve team communication across units and disciplines

 Safety climate and culture change

Element not included

Managers/leaders show visible support and act as champions and role models, promoting an adaptive approach and strengthening a culture that supports IPC, patient safety and quality

Additionally, teams and individuals are empowered so that they perceive ownership of the intervention

 A multidisciplinary team used to implement IPC multimodal strategies

Not exist

Exist

 Regular link to colleagues from quality improvement and patient safety to develop and promote IPC multimodal strategies

Not exist

Exist

 Strategies including bundles or checklists

Not exist

Exist