ArticleAntimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE2026
The role of the infection control team and the infection control environment as perceived among staff nurses in Oman: a nationally based study.
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess staff nurses' perceptions of the infection control team's (ICT) role and the infection control environment across healthcare settings in the Sultanate of Oman. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed. Participants: Data were collected from 997 staff nurses working in 18 public and private tertiary hospitals across 10 governorates in Oman. Methods: Participants completed self-reported questionnaires measuring the perceived role of the ICT (PRICT) and the perceived infection control environment (PICE). Results: The mean PRICT score was 64.7 (SD = 9.4), indicating basic perceived ICT competence, while the mean PICE score was 56.1 (SD = 12.1), reflecting an acceptable infection-control environment. Hospital affiliation, accreditation status, and availability of an infection control manual significantly predicted PRICT. PRICT was moderately correlated with PICE ( Conclusion: The findings underscore the significance of consistent infection control team practices, effective communication, hospital accreditation, and accessible infection control manuals. Strengthening ICT roles through structured interdisciplinary collaboration and standardized programs may enhance infection control practices and patient safety in Omani hospitals and support quality improvement initiatives nationwide across healthcare sectors and inform infection control policy development.
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