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Question 1

What does IPC stand for?

Answer 1

Infection Prevention and Control

Question 2

What is the main objective of the scoping review on IPC in medical imaging departments?

Answer 2

To synthesize information about current research in IPC and identify work system factors influencing IPC

Question 3

What model was used to analyze IPC practices in the review?

Answer 3

Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model

Question 4

List the five SEIPS domains influencing IPC.

Answer 4

• Persons
• Organization
• Tools and technology
• Tasks
• Environment

Question 5

What was the total number of publications that met the inclusion criteria for the review?

Answer 5

46 publications

Question 6

True or False: The literature supports the independent nature of the five SEIPS domains.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Which aspect of IPC was a major focus in the publications reviewed?

Answer 7

Hand hygiene

Question 8

What were the most reported mechanisms of infection in contrast-enhanced computed tomography?

Answer 8

• Human error
• Lack of education
• Issues associated with devices and processes

Question 9

What approach is suggested for understanding barriers to IPC in medical imaging?

Answer 9

A systems approach, such as the SEIPS model

Question 10

What should future studies focus on regarding IPC in medical imaging?

Answer 10

• Individuals’ decision-making processes
• Procedural steps
• Education and tools for contrast media administration

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) refers to measures used to prevent the spread of _______ between people in health settings.

Answer 11

pathogens

Question 12

What are health-care associated infections (HAIs)?

Answer 12

Infections developed by patients who received care