# Enhancing infection prevention and control in behavioral health settings: barriers, facilitators, and tailored strategies

## TL;DR

This paper reviews challenges and solutions for infection control in mental health facilities, highlighting the need for customized approaches.

## Contribution

The study identifies specific barriers and facilitators to infection prevention in behavioral health settings and emphasizes tailored strategies.

## Key findings

- Environmental design and staffing limitations are major barriers to IPC in behavioral health settings.
- Targeted training and adaptable policies are effective facilitators for IPC implementation.
- Tailored interventions are needed to address unique challenges in these settings.

## Abstract

This review examines barriers and facilitators to implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) practices in behavioral health settings. Among 63 studies identified, environmental design, staffing/training limitations, patient behaviors, and therapeutic conflicts were common barriers. Facilitators included targeted training, collaboration, and adaptable IPC policies, underscoring the need for tailored interventions.