美国感染预防专家面临着疲劳和人力短缺,尽管疫情后需求不断增长和角色不断变化. U.S. infection preventionists face burnout and staffing shortages despite growing demands and evolving roles post-pandemic.

美国的感染预防人员(IPs)面临工作量增加、人手短缺和耗竭, Infection preventionists (IPs) in the U.S. face rising workloads, staffing shortages, and burnout despite expanded roles post-pandemic. 对CIC认证的需求加剧了雇用方面的挑战,而人员配置标准的不一致使较小的设施资源不足。 Demand for CIC certification has intensified hiring challenges, while inconsistent staffing standards leave smaller facilities under-resourced. 实施伙伴正在从以合规为重点的作用演变为系统领导者,这需要强有力的沟通、情感智能和跨学科协作。 IPs are evolving from compliance-focused roles to systems leaders, requiring strong communication, emotional intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. 除护理外,该专业正在多样化,包括实验室科学、药房和工业卫生等背景。 The profession is diversifying beyond nursing, embracing backgrounds in lab science, pharmacy, and industrial hygiene. 专家们强调,需要发展领导能力,采取可持续做法,承认知识产权工作是对病人安全的战略投资。 Experts stress the need for leadership development, sustainable practices, and recognition of IP work as a strategic investment in patient safety. 在联合委员会的严格审查以及Candida auris等病原体的威胁下,成功取决于系统性变革、心理健康支持以及重视预防的组织文化。 With heightened scrutiny from The Joint Commission and threats from pathogens like Candida auris, success depends on systemic change, mental health support, and organizational culture that values prevention.