The implementation of a "safety officer" program: an innovative approach to improve infection prevention and control practices in Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Solomon Abebe Woldeamanuel (Author), Linda Thumba (Author), Warku Habte Gabul (Author), Kowsar Ahmed (Author), Gebeyehu Asire Mekonnen (Author), Blen Tarekegn (Author), Aristides Cabral Nhanala (Author), Paula S. Kent (Author), Tigistu Adamu Ashengo (Author), Albert W. Wu (Author), Damtew Woldemariam Dagoye (Author), Melanie S. Curless (Author), Sarah Fisseha (Author), Firew Ayalew (Author), Melaku Gebremichael (Author), Bhakti Hansoti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundEffective infection prevention and control (IPC) was central to keeping healthcare workers (HCWs) safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as the pandemic continued, the maintenance of high-quality IPC practices waned, placing HCWs at increased risk of infection. A COVID-19 Safety Offic...