Confirmation of the Validity of the Relational Coordination Survey as a Measure of the Work Environment in a National Sample of Infection Preventionists.

Background: Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Prevention of HAIs requires multifaceted approaches that consider the work environment in which interventions are implemented. Purpose: This study assessed the construct validity of the Relational Coordination Survey (RCS) as a measure of the work environment in infection prevention departments. Methods: Data were obtained from 614 infection preventionists (IPs). Factor analysis and structural equation modeling tested the hypothesized model. Results: Cronbach's alpha for the 28-item RCS was .91. Factor analyses confirmed a four-factor solution that explained 58.17% of the variance. The fit indices for the model indicated an adequate fit, x²(346) = 699.38, p < .00; comparative fit index = .94; root mean square error of approximation = .06. Conclusions: The RCS may be a useful tool for measuring aspects of the work environment for IPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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