Abstract
Abstract Background: Nursing staff must take adequate precautions and implement appropriate practices to substantially reduce the risk of workplace transmission of blood-borne infections to patients and staff within dialysis units. This study aimed to evaluate the intervention measures for staff nurses in the dialysis unit. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to conduct the study from December 1, 2021, to April 1, 2022, in three Mosul City hospitals. A convenience sample was selected. Sixty nurses participated in the study. Results: The study findings show that 41.7% of the study sample was within the 25–29 year age group, and the highest percentage was of males (51.7%). Regarding qualifications, 43.3% of nurses had a bachelor’s degree, and 76.7% of them had less than 5 years of experience working in the dialysis unit. All the subjects received vaccination against the hepatitis virus. There are limitations in some nurses’ practices, such as wearing a face shield, cleaning and disinfecting the beds and chairs, and external surfaces of the machines during pre- and post-dialysis. Conclusion: The study concludes that there are clear defects in the application of some nursing procedures and measures to control the transmission of infections inside hemodialysis units in Mosul city hospitals.
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