Abstract
Education & Training of Peon on Infection Control: Experience in Peripheral Health Facilities in Nepal
Highlights
Health care-associated infections lead to death, disability and excess medical costs.[1]
B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV each year, with more than 90% of these infections occurring in developing countries.[2]
The risk of healthcare associated infection (HCAI) is even greater in the peripheral government health care facilities (HFs) where health care workers and others often lack the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to carry out even basic infection control practices which is crucial for their safety
Summary
Health care-associated infections lead to death, disability and excess medical costs.[1] One estimation shows that about three million health care workers worldwide are exposed to pathogens such as hepatitis. Gurung prevalence of about 0.49% in the adult population.[3] Even though Nepal is experiencing an increase in the burden of communicable diseases, it is difficult to quantify the impact on healthcare associated infection (HCAI) due to the lack of surveillance systems. The risk of HCAI is even greater in the peripheral government health care facilities (HFs) where health care workers and others often lack the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to carry out even basic infection control practices which is crucial for their safety. Reduction in HCAI maximises patient satisfaction and reduces the cost of health services.[4]
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