Safe hospital environment — patient safety

Abstract

The aim of the study is to improve the quality of medical services in the maternity hospital while observing the sanitary and anti-epidemic regime at all stages of the work of specialists. Results. The basic principles of epidemiology, the main directions of surveillance and control of nosocomial infections were studied, measures taken to improve the quality of obstetric care were assessed, an action plan for the prevention of nosocomial infections was considered, and the level of knowledge and skills of nurses in infectious safety issues was assessed. Conclusion. To improve the safety of medical care, complex systemic efforts are needed, including a wide range of professional, organizational, legal and psychological measures to improve the treatment and diagnostic process, to ensure real conditions for risk management, including the safety of the use of drugs and the use of medical equipment., sanitary and epidemiological control, the safety of clinical practice and a safe environment (technogenic, fire-fighting, anti-terrorist, etc.) in health care institutions.