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Newest firstObjectiveWhole genome sequencing (WGS) is increasingly being used to guide infection prevention and control measures. However, the value of regional prospective WGS surveillance for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) remains uncertain. The objective of this study is to investigate the value of routine centralised multicentre WGS in regional outbreak detection and analysis of transmission of VREfm wi…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundInadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in health facilities and the low adherence to infection control protocols can increase the risk of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) infections, which in turn can increase morbidity and mortality, health care cost, but also contribute to increased microbial resistance. ObjectivesThe study aimed to assess WASH facilities and practices, and levels of nosocomial…
BackgroundAn intervention aiming to improve maternal and children environment in healthcare facilities (BECEYA) was launched in three regions of Mali. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of patients and their companions, community actors and healthcare facilities staff on the effects of the BECEYA intervention in two regions of Mali. MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study using an empirica…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundEffective infection prevention and control measures, such as such hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, instrument processing, safe injection, and safe disposal of infectious wastes in the healthcare facilities maximize patient outcomes and are essential to providing effective, efficient, and quality health care services. In Ethiopia, findings regarding infection prevention practices am…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe stethoscope, which is universally used as a medical device by healthcare providers, is likely to be contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms. And regular cleaning of the diaphragm of the stethoscope with a suitable disinfectant is decisive. However, in the resource constrained setting like many healthcare facilities in Ethiopia healthcare providers stethoscope disinfection practice and its associate…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundNumerous interventions have tried to improve healthcare workers hand hygiene compliance, however little attention has been paid to childrens and their visitors compliance.\n\nAimTo increase childrens and visitors compliance using interactive educational interventions.\n\nMethodsThis was an observational study of hand hygiene compliance before and after the introduction of educational interventions. Quali…
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