Оценка Внедрения Программ Профилактики И Инфекционного Контроля В Стационарах Армении В 2020 Году

Aim of the study: To determine the current state of implementation of key aspects of infection prevention and control (IPC) in Armenian hospitals, defined by the main components of WHO, using the survey tool IPCAF (Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework). Materials and methods. 113 hospitals were involved in the study. All participants filled in IPCAF questionnaire, Все они заполнили вопросник IPCAF, consisting of 8 sections (each rated up to 100 points) devoted to various aspects IPC. Depending on the total final score, IPC programs were divided into the following categories: advanced (601-800 points), intermediate (401-600 points), basic (201-400 points) and inadequate (0-200 points). The study conducted a descriptive analysis of the overall IPCAF score as well as the evaluation of scores of the relevant core components and some selected questions of particular interest. Results: The total average score for all IPCAF components for all hospitals in Armenia in 2021 is 578.07.9 points, which is currently regarded as an intermediate level. At the same time, 47 (41.6%) hospitals were assigned to the advanced category, 63 (55.7%) - to the average category and 3 (2.7%) - to the basic category. Analysis of the main IPC components (CC, Core component) revealed that the maximum average scores were obtained for the components CC2 (IPC Guidelines) - 80.8 points, CC8 (Creating a safe environment in medical premises, as well as materials and equipment for IPC) - 75.5 points and CC7 (Workload, staffing and number of beds) - 75.2 points. The lowest average scores were obtained for the key components: CC4 (Surveillance for healthcare-associated infections) with 54.7 points and CC3 (IPC education and training) with 59.5 points. Conclusion. Legislative and practical changes implemented in the real world during the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic have significantly contributed to improved scores for many key components of IPC programs. The study found that the IPCAF is a useful tool for assessing IPC standards and identifying gaps, regardless of a country economic development level. In our opinion, the re-use of IPCAF in all medical institutions should be encouraged, which is important for monitoring changes and trends in IPC, as well as developing individual strategies in the development and improvement of IPC.

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Assessing implementation of prevention and infection control programs in armenian hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Palozyan

Avetisyan

Abovyan

et al. 2022

Russian Journal of Infection and Immunity

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Оценка Внедрения Программ Профилактики И Инфекционного Контроля В Стационарах Армении В 2020 Году

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