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objective: to conduct a critical evaluation of an infection control educational program in a brazilian teaching hospital in order to suggest changes as needed. methods: this study used action research approach to collect data among 6 nurses working in an intensive cardiac care unit in a brazilian teaching hospital in the sao paulo state. paulo freire%26apos;s methodology was adopted to conduct interviews and nine discussion sections. results: seven themes emerged: establish an annual program; ensure the mediator knows well the content of the program; have a schedule and duration of classes; facilitate class dynamic; focus on evidence-base practice; and, develop an instrument to evaluate the structure and organization of the infection control service. conclusion: this study involved staff nurses and developed their critical thinking regarding strategies that might be used to re-structure the infection control educational program. in addition, this study also promoted greater nursing autonomy and nursing team cohesion in the control of infection.
