Investigation on and analysis of the current situation of disinfection and sterilization in some basic medical institutions in Longzihu District,Bengbu City in 2007 / 中华疾病控制杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To learn about the current situation of nosocomial infections and disinfection and sterilization in some basic medical institutions,then to investigate strategy in regulating the management of nosocomial infections,and to propose the improving measure.Methods With unified questionnaire,the following were investigated:(1)the management,organization and rules and regulations of nosocomial infections and disinfection and sterilization,(2)installation and usage of disinfection armamentaria,and(3)usage and disposal after using of disposable medical products in some basic medical institutions.The data were analyzed statistically by SPSS 13.0 statistics software.Results Some basic medical institutions were deficient in organization,rules and regulations about the management of nosocomial infections,lacked disinfection armamentaria,with disinfectants often used incorrectly.The qualified ratio of the effect of disinfection monitored was low(66.9%).Medical wastes and disposable medical products were disposed of inappropriately.Conclusions To normalize the management of nosocomial infections,training should be reinforced,investment increased and awareness and health supervision enhanced.Meanwhile,air disinfection must be fulfilled more intensively.