Table 4 Pearson Chi-Square Results of selected items from the universal precautions checklist
From: A Survey of the quality of nursing care in several health districts in South Africa.
Item No. | Item | r – value | df | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sharps containers/ gloves/gowns/masks available in strategic positions | 11.053 | 4 | 0.026 |
3 | Sharps containers not overfilled | 6.067 | 2 | 0.048 |
8 | Hand washing between patients (also applies to gloved hands) | 12.888 | 6 | 0.045 |
12 | Staff handling soiled linen and medical waste wear protective garments and heavy duty gloves | 35.560 | 4 | 0.000 |
14 | Soiled linen put into YELLOW plastic bags-antiseptic added prior to sluicing | 24.052 | 4 | 0.000 |
15 | General hygiene maintained e.g. No spillage left unattended | 14.189 | 4 | 0.007 |