Risks and Protocols for Occupational Infections in Norwegian Nursing Programs

Authors

  • Lua Samimi McMaster University
  • Joern Klein University of South-Eastern Norway

Abstract

Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) affect millions of patients and healthcare workers every year. Nursing students are a particularly vulnerable population at increased risk of occupationally-acquired infections and injuries. In this qualitative study, we explore the risks and protocols currently in place for occupational infections in Norwegian nursing programs. Stress and lack of resources were among the identified individual and systemic risk factors, respectively. Accessible reporting systems and surveillance registries were also noted to be lacking across all participating universities. This paper highlights areas of improvement that nursing programs around the world may consider to better protect their students.

Author Biography

Joern Klein, University of South-Eastern Norway

Department of Nursing and Health Sciences

Vol. 1 No. 6 (2021)

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Published

2021-09-29

How to Cite

Samimi, L., & Klein, J. (2021). Risks and Protocols for Occupational Infections in Norwegian Nursing Programs. Global Health: Annual Review, 1(6). Retrieved from https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/article/view/2678

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 6 (2021): Global Health: Annual Review, Issue 6

Section

Issue 6: Health Policy

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