Current status of healthcareassociated infection management in 118 basic level private medical institutions

Abstract:

ObjectiveTo investigate the current situation of healthcareassociated infection (HAI) management in basic level  private medical institutions.Methods118 basic level  private medical institutions in a district of Chengdu were investigated  through visiting and questionnaire.ResultsOf 118 medical institutions,only 2 had HAI management personnel,  4 had HAI  management system.  22.03% had hand washing   facilities in therapeutic rooms and consulting rooms，37.29% of institutions stored  aseptic items in accordance with the requirements，55.93% of institutions  disposed medical waste at disposal center；99.15% handled reusable items  by users.ConclusionHAI management status is worried, health administrative department should strengthen support and supervision，especially intensified the supervision of private dental clinics.