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Abstract
Nosocomial infections are one of the most causes of morbidity in Neonatal Intensive Care Units(NICUs). Infections results in prolonged hospital stay consequently, increased hospital costs. Its imperative that health care providers identify effective interventions to minimize the risk of nosocomial infections in NICUs.
Nosocomial infections are not only related to the patient’s primary disease process, but also directly related to actions of health care workers.
Unsuitable features of physical environment can cause acquired infections, for example shortage of air filtration and crowdedness of the unit can be effective in prevalence of these infections.
To reduce nosocomial infections in the NICU, first nursery should be free from any infectious diseases and they should be aware of all aspects of this problem and infection control measures.
The aim of this study was to evaluate infection control measures related to nursing practices in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Benha University Hospital.
This study was cross sectional study which conducted on 28 nurses in Neonatal intensive care unit of Benha university hospital, NICU included incubators.
An approval from Research Ethics Committee in Benha faculty of medicine was obtained.
Tool of data collection:
Collection data were divided into two tools:
•Observational check list to assess physical environment and general features.
•Self administrated questionnaire to be filled by the nursesThe results of our study can be summarized as follows:
Regarding hand hygiene practice
•7.1 % of the studied samples were considered as (Class A) in which the recommended practices are followed consistently and thoroughly while 75% of studied samples were considered as (Class B) in which the recommended practices usually followed, 17.9% were considered as (Class C) in which training and follow up needed on recommended practices.
Regarding injection practice
•46.4 % of the studied samples were considered as (Class A) in which the recommended practices are followed consistently and thoroughly while 53.6 %. Of studied samples were considered as (Class B) in which the recommended practices usually followed.
Regarding airway suctioning practice
•60.7 % of the studied samples were considered as (Class A) in which the recommended practices are followed consistently and thoroughly while 39.3 % of the studied samples were considered as (Class B) in which the recommended practices usually followed.
Regarding IV fluid and medications
•50% of the studied sample were considered as (Class A) in which the recommended practices are followed consistently and thoroughly while 50% of studied sample were considered as (Class B) in which the recommended practices usually followed. There was statistically significant increase in training courses on infection control in class A more than class B regarding IV fluid and medications practices.
Regarding IV catheter practices
•28.6% of the studied sample were considered as (Class A) in which the recommended practices are followed consistently and thoroughly while 71.4% of studied sample were considered as Class B in which the recommended practices usually followed.