Comparison of professional competency between full-time and part-time personnel of the nosocomial infection control administration in Shanghai
10.19428/j.cnki.sjpm.2026.250283
- VernacularTitle:上海市医院感染控制专职与兼职人员岗位胜任力比较
- Author:
Jin WANG
1
;
Liang ZHANG
2
;
Ying LYU
2
;
Kun ZHANG
3
;
Yanting WANG
4
;
Xiaodong GAO
5
;
Qingfeng SHI
5
;
Yizhou JIANG
2
Author Information
1. Shanghai Health and Health Development Research Center, Shanghai 201199, China
2. Department of Infection Management, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201210, China
3. Shanghai Hospital Association, Shanghai 200040, China
4. Nursing Department, Shanghai Dermatology Hospital, Shanghai 200443, China
5. Department of Infection Management, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
personnel of the nosocomial infection control administration;
professional competency;
cross-sectional study;
full-time;
part-time
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine
2026;38(3):245-250
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the current professional competency among full-time and part-time personnel of the nosocomial infection control administration in Shanghai, so as to provide a scientific basis for future training programmes. MethodsIn December 2024, a questionnaire survey was conducted by the Shanghai Nosocomial Infection Quality Control Center among full-time and part-time personnel of the nosocomial infection control administration across medical institutions at various levels and types in Shanghai using convenience sampling method. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: demographic information and professional competency assessment. The professional competency scale comprised four dimensions: fundamental cognition, basic skills, professional expertise, and personal qualities, totaling 35 items. ResultsA total of 1 179 questionnaires were distributed, with 1 144 valid responses collected, yielding an effective response rate of 97.03%. Statistically significant differences were observed among full-time and part-time personnel of the nosocomial infection control administration in terms of age (t=5.32, P=0.021), professional background (χ2=9.90, P=0.019), educational qualifications (χ2=19.10, P<0.001), professional titles (χ2=12.60, P=0.002), and the levels of medical institutions (χ2=111.08, P<0.001). The scores of full-time personnel of the nosocomial infection control administration in fundamental cognition [92 (82, 99) points] and basic skills [88 (78, 96) points] were significantly higher than those of part-time personnel(Z=-2.21, P=0.027;Z=-2.74, P=0.006). Statistically significant differences were found in fundamental cognition scores between full-time and part-time personnel of the nosocomial infection control administration regarding occupational safety protection, definition of healthcare-associated infection outbreaks, types of drug-resistant bacteria and their prevention and control strategies, and transmission routes of different infectious diseases (all P<0.05). Statistically significant differences were also observed in basic skills scores including proficient use of monitoring platforms, formulation and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), independent completion of targeted surveillance, guidance on basic infection control skills, guidance for key departments, and follow-up of personnel with occupational exposure (all P<0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were found in scores of professional knowledge and personal qualities (P>0.05). ConclusionThere are certain differences in professional competency between full-time and part-time personnel of the nosocomial infection control administration in Shanghai in terms of fundamental cognition and basic skills. Part-time personnel can effectively improve their professional competency through systematic training on basic infection control knowledge and practical skills, thereby comprehensively enhancing the overall quality of the nosocomial infection administration team.
