The Role of Multidisciplinary Health Professionals in Infection Control and Prevention: Insights from Medical Secretary, Health Services Management, Sociology, Radiology

Abstract

This article presents research on the role multidisciplinary health professionals have in the prevention and control of infection. A qualitative methodology was adopted to examine the views and experiences of hospital-based health professionals beyond infection management that could impact infection prevention and control. Medical secretaries (AS), health services managers (CS), technicians (BR), and clerical assistants (JK) were chosen to participate, recognizing the typically atypical nature of these professions within the context of medical disciplines known to have possible infection consequences.