WHO training package on environmental cleaning: evaluation methodology guide

Table of Contents

• WHO training package on environmental cleaning 1
• WHO training package on environmental cleaning 3
• Contents 5
• Acknowledgements v 5
• Definitions vi 5
• 1. Introduction 1 5
• 2. Defining the scope of evaluation of the training package 9 5
• 3. Components of an evaluation protocol 17 5
• 4. Priority research questions on surface cleaning in health-care facilities in low- and middle-income countries 35 5
• References 39 5
• Annexes 43 5
• Annex 1. Checklist for preparing an evaluation protocol for the WHO training package 44 5
• Annex 2. Evaluation resources 47 5
• Annex 3. Examples of data capture instruments from two exemplar studies 49 5
• List of tables figures and boxes 6
• Acknowledgements 7
• Definitions 8
• 1. Introduction 9
• Introduction 10
• 1.1 Purpose and audiences 10
• 1.2 Background 11
• Fig. 1.1 12
• Structure of the training package 12
• TRAINERS GUIDE 12
• The trainers guide outlines the how. How to prepare deliver and sustain training programmes to those who clean. 12
• MODULES AND RESOURCES 12
• Modules and resources contains the materials required to deliver training programmes to those who clean. 12
• Prepare 12
• Deliver 12
• Sustain 12
• Teach 12
• Check 12
• Visualise 12
• 1.3 How to use this guide 13
• 2. Defining the scope of evaluation of the training package 16
• Defining the scope of evaluation of the training package 17
• 2.1 Purpose and type of evaluation 17
• 2.2 Pathways to impact of the training package 19
• 2.3 Introducing the research exemplars 22
• 3. Components of an evaluation protocol 23
• Components of an evaluation protocol 24
• 3.1 Study design 24
• 3.2 Study populations and sites 26
• 3.3 Sample size requirements 29
• 3.4 Delivery of the intervention WHO training package 31
• Fig. 2.2 33
• Summary of the modules 33
• 3.5 Process evaluation 34
• 3.6 Impact evaluation 36
• 3.7 Data collection management and analysis 36
• 3.8 Ethical approval and consent 39
• 3.9 Data quality assurance and risk mitigation 39
• 3.10 Timeline 40
• 3.11 Dissemination and communication 40
• 4. Priority research questions on surface cleaning in health- care facilities in low- and middle-income countries 41
• Priority research questions on surface cleaning in health- care facilities in low- and middle-income countries 42
• References 44
• References 45
• Annexes 48
• Annex 1. Checklist for preparing an evaluation protocol for the WHO training package 49
• Annex 2. Evaluation resources 52
• A. General resources on evaluating health intervention 52
• B. WHO resources on evaluation 52
• C. Resources relevant to research in environmental cleaning additional to those in the guide reference list 53
• Annex 3. Examples of data capture instruments from two exemplar studies 54
• CLEAN FRONTLINE CAMBODIA 54
• CLEAN Frontline Cambodia questionnaire for interviews with ward leaders 58
• CLEAN Frontline Cambodia observational checklist for hospital walkthrough 64
• CLEAN Frontline Project interview guide for phone interviewchampion 72
• CLEAN Frontline Project Interview guide Cleaning Staff Phone Interview 74
• Interview guide with master trainers or stakeholders 76
• CLEAN Frontline Project observation guide or checklist for training 78
• CLEAN Frontline Project questionnaire for cleaners 81
• National Institute of Public Health 93
• National Public Health Laboratory 93
• SCREENING FOR MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION IN THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT 93
• Standard operating procedure 93
• 1. Objective 94
• 2. Responsibility 94
• 3. Principle 94
• 4. Material 94
• 5. Reagents 94
• 6. Standard and control 94
• 7. Sample 95
• 8. Procedure 95
• Acknowledgement 99
• CLEAN Frontline study 103
• The CLEAN Frontline Study information for and consent from study participants with cleaning duties 104
• The CLEAN Frontline Study information on focus group discussions and consent from study participants with cleaning duties 107
• Questionnaire for staff who clean 110
• United Republic of Tanzania study 113
• Interview or focus group discussion topic guide champions or cleaners 115