A panoramic analysis of safe infusion practices compliance among healthcare providers in a tertiary care hospital in India

Abstract

Introduction: Unsafe infusion procedures in healthcare institutions contribute to several preventable healthcare-related problems and it is necessary to ensure safe and appropriate infusion by a well-trained, professional healthcare provider. The aim of the study was to analyse the nurses’ compliance with safe injection and infusion practices in a tertiary care setting. Material & Methods: This study included IPD patients who had infusion therapy from January to March 2023. The data was gathered using a safe infusion audit checklist and medication chart, and Microsoft Excel has been utilized to analyse both the input and output data. Results: During the pre-audit phase, only 32±4.55 nurses properly identified the patient. In the post-audit phase, the average was 44±3.09. There were statistically significant differences in all components of the checklist between the pre-audit and post-audit phases (p>0.05); nurses demonstrated the higher levels of awareness during the post-audit phase. Conclusion: The current study elucidates several factors that necessitate a specific training program that serves as a baseline for the timely upgrade of practices, understanding, and disposal procedures. Furthermore, this study can serve as a benchmark for the creation of infusion trainings and guidelines.