Evaluation of COVID-19 IPC Strategies in Selected Hospitals in the Philippines

Abstract

The existing guidelines on Infection, Prevention, and Control (IPC) from the WHO were implemented within the Philippines by the Department of Health (DOH). However, to date, no evaluation process has been published to prove its effectiveness and to enhance its process. The evaluation process will help to further enhance the IPC process to mitigate COVID-19 cases. The study aims to work out the evaluation of the infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies by the nurses and nursing attendants in selected hospitals. A cross-sectional survey and a Focus group discussion were conducted in two selected hospitals to assess compliance to the COVID 19 IPC strategies. The population included nurses and nursing attendants within the two selected hospitals that cater to COVID-19 patients. An IPC strategy for COVID-19 compliance checklist was created to be used for the evaluation process. results show that the respondents have good compliance with IPC strategies. The compliance of the nurses and nursing attendants is indicative of an honest evaluation of the IPC strategies during this study. The IPC strategies are improving over time and an endless evaluation process is required.