Table 2 Demographic characteristics of 91 responding infection preventionists in Iowa
Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
Age Group | Â |
 26-45 | 29 (31.9) |
 46-55 | 35 (38.5) |
 56-65 | 25 (27.5) |
 >65 | 2 (2.2) |
Female Gender | 86 (94.5) |
Education | Â |
 2-3 Year College (Including RN) | 35 (38.5) |
 4 Year College | 37 (40.7) |
 Master Degree | 16 (17.6) |
 Professional Degree (ARNP, PA, etc.) | 2 (2.2) |
CIC Certification | 22 (23.3) |
APIC Member | 69 (76.7) |
Regular APIC Meeting Attendance – Local Chapter | 51 (56.7) |
Regular APIC Meeting Attendance – Statewide Meeting | 61 (67.0) |
Time in Current Position | Â |
 Less than 1 Year | 11 (12.1) |
 1-2 years | 10 (11.0) |
 3-5 years | 22 (24.2) |
 6-10 Years | 19 (20.9) |
 More than 10 Years | 29 (31.9) |
Daily Efforts in Infection Prevention | Â |
 <20% | 20 (22.0) |
 20%-50% | 26 (28.6) |
 More than 50% but less than 100% | 17 (18.7) |
 100% | 28 (30.8) |
Length of Career in Infection Prevention | Â |
 Less than 1 Year | 10 (11.1) |
 1-2 years | 7 (7.8) |
 3-5 years | 15 (16.7) |
 6-10 Years | 16 (17.8) |
 More than 10 Years | 42 (46.7) |
Affiliation with an Academic Center | 15 (16.5) |
Use of the National Healthcare Safety Network | 60 (65.9) |