TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF CLEANLINESS, HYGIENE, AND INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES IN PUBLIC HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

Abstract

Method: This study is conducted at Primary, Secondary and Tertiary level of health care delivery centre of Indore district. Doctors, Staff Nurses, Housekeeping Staff, Staff Members, Beneficiaries (patient/relative). One year July 2010 - June 2011 Doctor Staff and Personnel involved in all selected centers were interviewed. 120 doctors, 56 nurses, 23 Housekeeping staff and 80 patients were selected for interviews & by method of Observation. Records view Hospital staff and patients interview record.

Result: IMCHRC, BSBH, Manpur, Sanwer, Simrol, & Hatod has 80% of hospital cleanliness with 72% of segregation collection, storage & transportation of BMW. DH Indore has 70% of cleanliness and 72% of segregation collection, storage & transportation of BMW, whereas Depalpur has 70% & 68%, respectively. Total number of doctors in all facilities is 120.

75% &70% of Cleanliness and hygiene in procedure area and ambulatory & auxiliary area, respectively at IMCHRC, DH, BSBH Mhow. Sanwer & Hatod with 75% in both the areas by Depalpur 50%. Only Manpur and Simrol are with 100%.

Conclusion: Knowledge attitude and practices regarding Infection Control, benefits of hand wash & 6 steps of Hand wash correct method of wearing and removing hand gloves, when to use & its types, making Chlorine Solution, Decontamination & Cleaning of Instruments, standard Precautions, Knowledge about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and its practice among nurse and staff among all health care personnel is satisfactory.

Keywords: Cleanliness, Public Health, Care & Infection.