Current Level Of Implementation Research Articles

Conditions for the Formation and Development of a Culture of Risk Management for Teaching Staff

Introduction. In conditions of socio-economic instability, the use of risk management tools when making management decisions, building a management system that includes risk management, will allow you to more effectively achieve your goals. At the same time, the problem of risk management by the management of educational organizations, as well as in the organizational and managerial activities of teaching staff, is not given due attention. This allows us to talk about an unformed risk management culture as one of the results of professional training and advanced training of workers in the field of education. Risk management culture is one of the components of management culture that determines the readiness of teaching staff to ensure the quality of management in the educational system (management of the educational process, educational and cognitive activities of students, etc.). Risk management culture is increasingly being considered by researchers from the perspective of an innovative type of management culture, focused on the implementation of innovations, and the implementation of innovative activities always takes into account risks. Materials and methods: terminological analysis of risk management in the management of educational systems; abstract review of the formation and practical implementation of the risk culture of teaching staff. Results. Scientific and practical substantiation of the relevance of the development of theory and practice of creating a culture of risk management in the process of education, training and advanced training of teaching staff. Conclusions. The effectiveness of organizational and managerial activities in the education system presupposes a sufficient level of riskological competence of a teacher at all stages of the implementation of managerial functions, regardless of his status and position. The process of forming, improving and developing a risk culture requires taking into account the current level of implementation of certain organizational and pedagogical conditions when implementing professional retraining and advanced training programs.

An Assessment of the Current Level of Implementation of the Core Elements of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Public Hospitals in Ghana.

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming a threat to global public health. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) program (ASP) is one of the 5 strategic areas in the Ghana National Action Plan to fight this menace. Assessment of the core elements of ASP in a hospital setting has been identified as a pragmatic way of identifying the barriers and facilitators for its effective implementation. Method: The World Health Organization's toolkit for assessment of the 7 core elements of ASP in hospitals in low and middle income countries was used for this situational analysis of public hospitals in 2 regions of Ghana. The core elements included leadership commitment, accountability and responsibility, pharmacy expertize, AMS actions and interventions, education and training, and periodic monitoring and surveillance. Data collected using a checklist were imported into STATA version 14 for descriptive and bivariate analyses. Results: 15 public hospitals were assessed with the toolkit. Most of them were primary health care facilities (n = 12, 80.0%), had bed capacities between 100 and 199 beds, less than 50 medical doctors (n = 12, 80.0%), less than 5 pharmacists (n = 10, 66.7%), and between 100 and 199 nurses. Performances in 4 out of the 7 core elements were most deficient and they included leadership commitment, pharmacy expertize, AMS actions (interventions) implemented, monitoring and surveillance of antibiotic use, and bacteria resistance rates. Pharmacist-led ASPs were also found to be associated with their formal training on AMS. Key barriers identified included lack of skilled human resources, lack of available time for AMS-related duties and poor laboratory infrastructure. Conclusion: There was sub-optimal performance for almost all the core elements of ASP in the public hospitals in Ghana hampered mostly by lack of skilled human and financial resources. Pharmacists must be empowered through formal training and certificate programs in infectious disease management and AMS principles and strategies to enhance their contribution toward ASPs in hospitals. The results from this study should encourage nationwide assessment of ASPs across hospital settings in Ghana to better evaluate the level of their implementation and address potential barriers to guide AMS policies and ASP strategy development toward the fight against AMR.

Exploring environmental sustainability practices in MSMEs: Insights from Malaysia

The purpose of this research is to assess the current implementation level of environmental sustainability practices, including green human resource management and green knowledge sharing among Malaysian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The practices investigated are also supported by ways of determining how MSMEs are motivated to implement them and what constraints inhibit such practices. This is a descriptive study, and the MSME (organization) is the unit of analysis, and the owner or manager is the target of the respondent. A total of 300 questionnaires were disseminated to Malaysian MSMEs by using convenient sampling, and the response rate was 48.7%. Overall, the findings reflect the moderate sustainability implementation level of MSMEs. This demonstrates a positive and proactive stance towards environmental sustainability among MSMEs. However, cost reduction and efficiency were reported as the most significant motivators, while lack of support and information from the government as well as social influence were reported as the main constraints. This study provides meaningful insights on pro-environmental practices, green knowledge sharing, and green HRM in improving sustainability practices in MSMEs. MSMEs that voluntarily see sustainability challenges as business opportunities might be ahead of regulations and could draw benefits from this position. The findings also help MSMEs frame their green activities to drive their business capability of creating and retaining greater value in their core business competencies and competitiveness.

Gender health gaps in guideline-based inpatient cardiovascular medical and nursing care and implementation strategies to reduce the gap (HeartGap): A mixed methods study protocol.

A growing body of evidence has demonstrated that a gender-sensitive approach to healthcare is needed in all areas of medicine. Although medical and nursing guidelines include gender-sensitive care (GSC+) recommendations, the level of implementation in health care practice is unknown. This study aims to examine the current level of implementation and acceptance of GSC+ among physicians and nurses and to identify potential gaps between guidelines and practice and barriers and facilitators of GSC+ implementation, taking the perceptions of all relevant stakeholders into account. The overarching aim is to develop holistic recommended actions to strengthen GSC+. This study has a mixed methods triangulation design. The preparation phase consisting of a literature review and a two-part (qualitative and quantitative) data analysis will be conducted in the cardiology department of 9 pilot hospitals in Berlin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. 18 focus groups with clinicians and nurses as well as interviews with experts in other relevant fields will be performed. In the national roll-out phase, a questionnaire survey will be conducted with hospital clinicians (n = 382), nurses (n = 386) and patients (n = 388). This study will provide comprehensive insights into the implementation and acceptance of GSC+ in cardiology from the perspective of doctors, nurses, patients, stakeholders and experts in relevant fields, such as policy and education. A focus will also be on the extent to which age or gender of health professionals, region and hospital type influence the implementation of GSC+. The identification of GSC+ implementation barriers and facilitators should help to improve the standard of care for cardiology patients of all genders. The outcomes from this study can be used to develop measures and recommended actions for the successful and sustainable implementation of gender-sensitive care. The study is registered in the German Register of Clinical Studies (DRKS) under study number DRKS00031317.

Integrating Human-Computer Interactions in Nigerian Energy System: A Skills Requirement Analysis

The energy sector constitutes an important contributor to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. Despite Nigeria's abundant energy resources, the sector faces multiple challenges, such as infrastructural deficits, policy inconsistencies, regulatory uncertainties, and overreliance on non-renewable energy sources. Industry 4.0 technologies and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) present opportunities that address the challenges of the energy sector in Nigeria. This research explores the impact of HCI in the adoption of technologies of 4IR (Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Big Data, and Cloud Computing), in Nigeria's energy sector. The research assesses the current level of implementation of Industry 4.0, requirements for the implementation of Industry 4.0 technology, demand, and skills for HCI in the implementation of 4IR technology in Nigeria's energy generation sub-sector. This study adopted a comprehensive and critical systematic review of existing literature on the subject matter. The findings reveal the level of 4IR implementation in its infancy, with some energy companies and start-ups beginning to integrate digital technologies to enhance their operations and services. The study further revealed the potential of HCI in facilitating the integration and social acceptance of 4IR technologies and identified significant skills demand for HCI, such as digital literacy, data analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, and system thinking to facilitate the adoption of 4IR. The research concludes that the development of HCI skills in the adoption of 4IR presents a great opportunity to transform the energy sector in Nigeria. The research recommends policy formulation, to embrace Industry 4.0 and multifaceted process development of HCI skills for the application of 4IR in the energy sector.

Scoring tool to identify patients at increased risk for drug-related problems: results of a point prevalence study at hospital admission

Drug therapy is a high-risk process and requires special attention, especially at sectoral borders. Pharmaceutical services such as medication review are appropriate measures to identify drug-related problems and thus improve the safety of drug therapy. Risk-scoring tools have been described in the literature as helpful for prioritizing medication reviews for patients at high risk for drug-related problems. In a multi-centre point prevalence study, we identified patients at increased risk for medication-related problems at hospital admission using the medication risk tool. In addition, the current level of implementation of pharmacy services was surveyed. A total of 11 (58%; 11/19) hospital pharmacies in Saxony participated in the point prevalence survey. The scoring tool identified 32% (279/875) of patients at increased risk for medication-related problems (Meris score >12 group) at admission. Thereby, the number of drugs in the Meris score >12 group was 10.6 (average; standard deviation 3.5; n=279), while in the Meris score ≤12 group it was only five drugs per patient (average 4.6; standard deviation 2.8; n=596). The age of patients in the Meris score >12 group averaged 75.9 ± 11 years, while the age of patients in the Meris score ≤12 group averaged 60.6 ± 17.9 years. Prioritization with the help of a risk-scoring tool is essential as pharmacy services in Saxon hospitals still need to be regularly established and in order to identify patients with an increased risk for drug-related problems at an early stage.

Health examination surveys for policy formulation

Abstract Health examination surveys (HES) are one of the key data sources for health policy formulation and evaluation as well as monitoring of several health related Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and other internationally agreed indicators for NCDs. The presentation will 1) highlight importance of health examination surveys in reporting accurately SDG and other internationally agreed NCD indicators; 2) Identify internationally agreed NCD indicators for which HES is used as data source; 3) give an overview of current levels of implementation of HES in the WHO European Region; and 4) Briefly describe available WHO tools related to HES.

Risk Management in Clinical Trials: Assessment of Current Practices at Portuguese Clinical Trial Sites.

Over the last years, in response to the increasing complexity and demand of clinical trials, there has been a growing concern with the application of efficient risk management methodologies. The main objective of this work is to assess the current level of implementation of risk management activities by clinical trials sites' teams and identify points of improvement. A cross-sectional study was conducted through an original, non-validated questionnaire created to assess the risk management practices at Portuguese clinical trial sites. The web-based survey was sent by e-mail to the clinical trial sites identified, and it was available for one month. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the findings. In total, 46 clinical trial sites accepted to participate in this study. The surveys' answers showed that although 57.0% of sites reported the use of a systematic risk management tool, only nine sites (19.6%) described a standard tool or document that captured systematically the analysis of risks at the site level. Most of the sites (87.0%) showed willing to use a risk management tool specifically tailored for their operational needs, with the lack of knowledge about risk management being the main reason against its implementation. This work indicates that the surveyed clinical trial sites generally recognize the importance of risk management methodologies as an opportunity to anticipate difficulties in the trial conduct and optimize the use of sites' resources. However, mainly due to lack of experience with risk management methodologies, sites are not currently implementing these strategies in the management of their trial-related operations. The development of a risk management tool for sites can be useful in this context.

An industry maturity model for implementing Machine Learning operations in manufacturing

The next evolutionary technological step in the industry presumes the automation of the elements found within a factory, which can be accomplished through the extensive introduction of automatons, computers and Internet of Things (IoT) components. All this seeks to streamline, improve, and increase production at the lowest possible cost and avoid any failure in the creation of the product, following a strategy called “Zero Defect Manufacturing”. Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) provide a ML-based solution to this challenge, promoting the automation of all product-relevant steps, from development to deployment. When integrating different machine learning models within manufacturing operations, it is necessary to understand what functionality is needed and what is expected. This article presents a maturity model that can help companies identify and map their current level of implementation of machine learning models.

Health, economic and social burden of tobacco in Latin America and the expected gains of fully implementing taxes, plain packaging, advertising bans and smoke-free environments control measures: a modelling study

ObjectiveTo investigate the tobacco-attributable burden on disease, medical costs, productivity losses and informal caregiving; and to estimate the health and economic gains that can be achieved if the main tobacco...

A novel assessment framework for evaluation of the current implementation level of water and wastewater management practices

Abstract A sustainable urban water cycle is critical in terms of effective water network management, efficient use of water resources, protection of the environment and human health, and reuse of treated water. The objective of this study is to develop a novel assessment framework that evaluates the data quality of components and current implementation levels of wastewater management (WWM) practices, calculates performance indicators according to the data quality of the components, and proposes the most appropriate improvement methods according to the current status of the components. This assessment framework consists of five matrices, namely the current situation analysis and management system (CSAS), data matrix (DATA), performance assessment system (PAAS), target definition system (TARGET), and method matrix (TOOL). The current situation is analyzed with a total of 231 components under 11 main headings covering WWM practices. The assessment framework was tested in pilot utilities and the results were discussed. It is observed that the scores of utility I were generally better than those of utilities II and III. The novelty of this assessment framework is to evaluate the current situation of WWM practices with a unique scoring system, to define the weaknesses and strengths in WWM, and to present a roadmap for improvement according to the current situation.

A sustainable–lean implementation methodology: a catalyst for sustainability enhancement of high-rise residential projects

PurposeThe importance of lean and sustainability integration in sustainable construction (SC) has been extensively studied. However, a practical and thorough implementation methodology addressing the project life cycle phases is still inadequate. The present study has developed a novel phase-wise sustainable–lean implementation methodology for high-rise residential projects.Design/methodology/approachThe current study has identified the 50 direct conceptual interactions between 11 lean principles and 11 sustainability criteria encompassing 44 different attributes covering 174 sustainability actions. A panel of nine experts validated these interactions, and 50 integration vectors were proposed addressing different phases of the project life cycle of high-rise residential buildings. The experts also analysed the identified integration vectors for their current and likely future implementation in high-rise residential projects.FindingsThe interactions between lean and sustainability principles led to the development of a phase-wise implementation methodology. The experts' survey responses on the current level of implementation revealed that 40, 32 and 28% of integration vectors were implemented rarely, sometimes, and frequently, respectively. For likely future implementation, 28 and 72% integration vectors were reported as very likely and extremely likely to implement, respectively. This survey response highlighted the usefulness of identified integration vectors for enhancing the sustainability of high-rise residential projects.Originality/valueThe proposed sustainable–lean implementation methodology acts as a comprehensive guideline for implementing a lean approach to achieve the objectives of SC in high-rise residential projects. This may facilitate the transition from conventional to sustainable building practices using a lean approach.

Development and Implementation of a Novel Assessment System for Water Utilities in Strategic Water Loss Management

Numerous methods and tools have been proposed to manage water losses in water distribution systems. These methods generally involve time-consuming and costly processes. Since the dynamic structure of each system is different, the applicability of the methods should be analyzed before applying the methods. In this study, a novel system is developed to analyze the current condition of utility and to assess the data quality and current implementation level of water loss management (WLM) practices. This system consists of a total of 144 WLM components under eight main categories. Pilot utilities are selected to test the feasibility of the developed model and analyze its behavior in the field. Weaknesses and strengths within the scope of WLM are defined separately for each utility. It was understood that the model developed takes into account the dynamic structure of each utility, is applicable in the field, and presents the current condition in a realistic way. It is thought that the developed model will create a reference, especially for practitioners and decision makers in the field, and will provide important benefits in the scope of WLM.

Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge of Food Handlers and the Level of Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices at Restaurants in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka

The study aims to assess the food safety knowledge of restaurant owners/head chefs and toinvestigate the current level of implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in restaurants inKegalle District, Sri Lanka. Data were collected from a convenient sample of 100 respondents (50 ownersand 50 head chefs) of 50 restaurants in the Kegalle District using both researcher and self-administeredquestionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using Minitab (16/17) and the Microsoft Excel softwarepackages. The General and in-depth food safety knowledge of the respondents were tested using a selfadministeredquestionnaire which consisted of 24 questions. The GMP implementation was evaluatedusing a checklist consisting of 40 major Good Manufacturing Practices. The results indicate that the foodsafety knowledge of the respondents (restaurant owners and head chefs) increased with their educationlevel and level of training. The mean in-depth knowledge score of the respondents was significantlydifferent (p < 0.05) from that of their mean general knowledge of food safety. Results indicate that 22%of the respondents have never attended any training sessions or open seminars related to food safety andshowed poor knowledge, especially on aspects such as correct temperature control during handling food.The level of GMP implementation increased with restaurant owners' in-depth and total food safetyknowledge. The food safety knowledge of head chefs did not seem to affect the level of GMPimplementation at restaurants. Since the GMP implementation at restaurants is mostly affected by therestaurant owner’s knowledge and skills, the authors recommend conducting training sessions or openseminars to upgrade their in-depth and total knowledge of food safety.

Inner and outer setting factors that influence the implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR): a qualitative study

BackgroundScaling evidence-based interventions are key to impacting population health. The National DPP lifestyle change program is one such intervention that has been scaled across the USA over the past 20 years; however, enrollment is an ongoing challenge. Furthermore, little is known about which organizations are most successful with program delivery, enrollment, and scaling. This study aims to understand more about the internal and external organization factors that impact program implementation and reach.MethodsBetween August 2020 and January 2021, data were collected through semi-structured key informant interviews with 30 National DPP delivery organization implementers. This study uses a qualitative cross-case construct rating methodology to assess which Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) inner and outer setting constructs contributed (both in valence and magnitude) to the organization’s current level of implementation reach (measured by average participant enrollment per year). A construct by case matrix was created with ratings for each CFIR construct by interviewee and grouped by implementation reach level.ResultsAcross the 16 inner and outer setting constructs and subconstructs, the interviewees with greater enrollment per year provided stronger and more positive examples related to implementation and enrollment of the program, while the lower reach groups reported stronger and more negative examples across rated constructs. Four inner setting constructs/subconstructs (structural characteristics, compatibility, goals and feedback, and leadership engagement) were identified as “distinguishing” between enrollment reach levels based on the difference between groups by average rating, the examination of the number of extreme ratings within levels, and the thematic analysis of the content discussed. Within these constructs, factors such as organization size and administrative processes; program fit with existing organization services and programs; the presence of enrollment goals; and active leadership involvement in implementation were identified as influencing program reach.ConclusionsOur study identified a number of influential CFIR constructs and their impact on National DPP implementation reach. These findings can be leveraged to improve efforts in recruiting and assisting delivery organizations to increase the reach and scale of the National DPP as well as other evidence-based interventions.

CSR at HEIs: Between Ignorance, Awareness and Knowledge

Purpose: This paper focuses on CSR education in the Higher Education Institutions. It analyzes current approaches to this education and the enhancements already deployed in the international perspective. The main aim is to conceptualize on CSRS education forms within the context of technology-oriented HEIs and propose the model for this education. This model has also been partially verified using the cases of four technical universities. Design/methodology/approach: This research uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. The literature review is applied to trace HEIs’ educational and organizational CSR commitment methods. Based on this review, we proposed a model of CSRS education in HEIs. Using this model, we checked to what extent its elements are used in four technical universities from: Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine and Poland. For this purpose, educational programs at universities were analyzed. We also confronted the activity of these universities with the students’ knowledge about CSRS. The results of the survey conducted among 3,424 students from these universities contributed to elaborating on this aspect. Findings: The results confirm that students are ignorant of CSR, even those studying at business faculties. What is surprising, even those students who are business owners do not demonstrate a high level of knowledge about CSR. Universities, on the other hand, do not offer the possibility of eliminating this ignorance. Meanwhile, we believe they can do so not only through the standing-alone CSRS education but also by including CSR in other courses and by giving a good example. Research limitations/implications: Due to language barriers, the submitted model was only partially verified at selected universities. We are also aware that the described situation may be one-sided as the four cases presented in this study are homogeneous, as they represent technical universities, so only one profile among a variety of universities’ profiles (technical versus humanities versus economic). Moreover, the conducted research covered students and universities from Central and Eastern Europe, which might also have an impact on the obtained results. Originality/value: Bearing in mind the current level of implementation of education in the area of CSR and the results of the research carried out, we propose a model of education that includes three pillars: a good example of a university (socially responsible university), responsible managers education (RME) and raising awareness among students of non-business faculties (ASR). At the same time, we indicated a large gap between the educational needs in the area of CSRS and the offer of four technical universities.

Africa and the Domestic Implementation of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols: Problems and Solutions

AbstractThe Geneva Conventions have achieved universal ratification, and Additional Protocols I and II are binding on all African states except Eritrea and Somalia; however, their observance in African conflicts is flawed and inconsistent. From deliberate attacks on civilian populations to abduction and hostage-taking, humanitarian rules are openly flouted. Through an extensive assessment of the domestic measures required to implement the Geneva Conventions and Protocols in Africa, this article identifies the current level of implementation, existing gaps and possible non-legal factors that impact respect for the instruments in African conflicts. Violations are often associated with historical, political, religious and social factors that tainted the instruments’ lofty provisions and bequeathed a legacy that challenges the obligation to respect. Additionally, continuous political and religious struggles and the search for identity and relevance have displaced the ideals of the instruments’ humanitarian provisions. Reversing this trend requires an approach that appeals to and engages the continent beyond the traditional argument of obligation to respect.

Adoption of innovative technologies in the South African construction industry

PurposeThe South African construction industry appears to be lagging behind other industries in the country in terms of implementation and adoption of innovative technologies. Moreover, sufficient empirical data on the adoption of innovative technologies, especially, in developing countries are not readily available. The aim of this study is therefore to assess the adoption and implementation of innovative technologies in the South African construction industry with a view to improving the industry's performance.Design/methodology/approachA survey was undertaken using a questionnaire, administered to construction professionals primarily in project management, quantity surveying and architectural firms.FindingsThe key findings show that there are some innovative technologies such as building information modelling, 3-dimensional mapping, drones, 3-dimensional printing and virtual reality that have been deployed. However, limited adoption of innovative technologies within the industry and low levels of knowledge of its benefits among the respondents were reported. This low implementation of innovative technologies was due to critical barriers such as high cost, limited knowledge, time requirement, fear of change, lack of interest, nature of construction processes and lack of team dynamics. Key drivers of innovation were found to include globalization and competition.Practical implicationsThe current level of implementation of innovative technologies indicated that they are not yet optimized in the South African construction industry and suggests implications for change, adaptation and growth. The study recommends that firms should consider investing in research and development in order to exploit the potential of innovation for organizations and the industry at large.Originality/valueThe drivers and barriers indicated will help to prioritize the direction of adoption and growth which could help to improve the industry.

Roles of Contractors in Implementing Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC) in Construction Projects

In recent decades, the construction industry has been widely criticized for its lack of efficiency and productivity, and it has been shown that the Malaysian construction industry records poor quality on its projects. To overcome this issue, the Technical Committee on Quality Assessment in Construction with the support of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has introduced Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC). QLASSIC is a scoring system that is used to assess and evaluate the performance of construction buildings. It is based on the Construction Industry Standard (CIS 7:2006). Unfortunately, this assessment system had poor implementation since its introduction in November 2006. QLASSIC was not extensively implemented and was taken lightly by the contractors and developers in Malaysia. There are still a huge number of contractors that are not aware of QLASSIC even the big construction companies. Thus, this research is aimed at investigating the contractor’s perspective towards the implementation of QLASSIC in the construction industry in Malaysia. Three objectives are developed to achieve the aim: (1) identification of the needs to implement QLASSIC; (2) investigation of issues and challenges to implement QLASSIC and (3) recommendation of strategies to implement QLASSIC. Structured questionnaire surveys were distributed to the G7 and G6 contractors in the Klang Valley area; which may have or may not have experience in implementing QLASSIC in their projects. The result revealed that majority of the respondents were aware and understand the needs of QLASSIC implementation, but there were still few who were unfamiliar with the QLASSIC. The current level of implementation of QLASSIC in Malaysia is still not satisfactory due to several issues and challenges acting as barriers to its implementation. Therefore, the initiatives from the government are important to promote QLASSIC implementation in the construction industry. By doing this, the contractors would be aware of the implementation of QLASSIC in the construction industry. The significance of this research is that it will assist contractors and other construction players in comprehending the implications and importance of QLASSIC implementation.

Assessment of the Level of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Prerequisites Adopted in Poultry Meat Production and Processing in Khartoum State, Sudan

This study was conducted to evaluate the current implementation level of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) prerequisites adopted in poultry meat production and processing in Khartoum State, Sudan. To achieve the goal, a cross sectional study was conducted. Data and samples were collected from January to September 2018 from 12 close system broiler slaughterhouses according to Non-Probability Multistage Cluster Sampling Method in Khartoum, Khartoum North (Bahri), and Omdurman localities (4 farms from each). A standardized questionnaire was conducted for slaughterhouses (12 for each) to investigate the current status of implemented HACCP prerequisites. One hundred and eighty swab samples were taken from different sites in the slaughterhouses’ halls (surfaces, workers’ hands, boots, water, and chillers) followed by 240 swab samples collected from broiler carcasses after 4 process steps (defeathering, evisceration, washing and chilling). After bacterial culturing, isolation, and identification, all collected Data were subjected to descriptive and analytical statistic such as Chi square and ANOVA using SPSS. Low level of good practices in slaughterhouses was shown regarding programmed documented personal hygiene staff training and qualification for responsibilities 50.0% (n=6), preventative maintenance 41.7% (n=5), and appropriate use of personal facilities 58.3% (n=7). In addition to that, 66.7% (n=8) of examined premises showed difficulty in cleaning, inadequate ventilation and 33.3% (n=4) showed lack of sanitary facilities (dispensers, personnel changing rooms, toilets, washing basins). Unhealthy practices and habits were observed in majority of workers during work such as not washing hands before entering production areas, smoking, and eating and drinking in processing areas, beside low level of medical check in two thirds of them 66.7% (n=8). Bacterial growth was shown in 60.0% (n=108) and 58.80% (n=141) of slaughterhouses’ halls samples and meat samples respectively. There was significant difference between state of growth of slaughterhouses’ halls sample and farm location (χ2=7.22 and P-value = 0. 027) while a high significant difference in association between state of growth of meat samples and slaughterhouses’ location (χ2=43.02 and P-value=0. 000) was revealed. The Gram positive and Gram negative isolates were mostly detected in workers’ hands 19.60% (n=56) and 4.36% (n=12) respectively. The difference between growth state of bacteria in slaughterhouses’ halls samples and sample sites was highly significant (χ2=30.92 and P-value=0.000) and the highest growth was shown in workers’ hands. On the other hand, most of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria in processing steps were detected after defeathering 14.40% (n=41) and evisceration 2.49% (n=7) steps. However, there was no significant difference resulting from association of state of bacterial growth of poultry meat samples and different process steps (χ2=5.14 and P-value=0.162). Slaughterhouses’ halls samples and meat samples were found contaminated with harmful pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella spp. 1.41% (n=4), Escherichia coli 9.51% )n=27(, Staphylococcus aureus 7.75% (n=22), Citrobacter frundi 1.41% (n=4), and Micrococcus kristanae 8.75% (n=24). In conclusion, effective adoption of HACCP PRPs and biosecurity measures in Khartoum State has not been given serious attention beside lack of knowledge, resources, and absence of official authority’s role. Absence of proper “Farm to Table” hygiene policy in broiler production negatively affects poultry meat hygiene and consequently threatens public health. Therefore, formulation of suitable procedures and regulations by official authorities for implementing HACCP PRPs and biosecurity measures are needed to ensure poultry meat hygiene from primary stages of production till the end product.