Research priorities for antimicrobial stewardship nurses in a middle-income country: a nominal group technique study.

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have become important strategies for addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Despite the increasing number of international publications identifying the important roles played by nurses as part of ASPs in low- and middle-income countries, this topic is yet poorly researched. This study aimed to identify priority research gaps in the Brazilian context concerning nurses' performance in ASPs from the perspective of nursing professionals and explore the main themes among the ideas generated by these nurses.

Competency assessment tools for infection preventionists: A scoping review.

Background: Infection prevention competencies are critical for successful job performance, career progression and robust performance of infection prevention and control programs.

Aim/objective: Identify competency assessment tools available to infection preventionists and describe their characteristics, validation processes and reliability.

Methods: A scoping review was conducted on five databases and grey literature from 1999 to 2022.

Lessons learned from a failed implementation: Effective communication with patients in transmission-based precautions.

Background: Patient engagement with transmission-based precautions can be an important strategy to prevent adverse events related to isolation. Most patient education is still highly prescriptive and is thus unlikely to help. Effective communication requires behavior change, leading to a meaningful dialog between the parties involved.