Role of Hospital Management in Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections: A Case Study based Perspective

J.Srinidhi; Dr. M. Sivakumar

doi:10.69889/48ynkq86

Authors

J.Srinidhi Research Scholar, School of Business Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai -625021.India Author
Dr. M. Sivakumar Professor & Head, Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, School of Business Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625021.India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69889/48ynkq86

Keywords:

Hospital-acquired infection , Nurses, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice.

Abstract

Infection problem has always been regarded as a major problem and threat to mankind. Hospital Acquired Infection is the healthcare associated infection and it is one of the most important issues in the world of healthcare. These infections (HAI) are typically not present at the time of admission but they are usually acquired after hospitalization within 48 hours after admission. Nurses play an important role in Hospital Acquired Infections hence assessment of nurse knowledge, attitude and practice can lead to provide solution to the management. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the nurses was. This study was a cross-sectional study among nurses in Global Health City in Chennai. The study population was all nurses working Global Health City in Chennai and hence 132 nurses participated in the study. Data gathering tool had a valid and reliable questionnaire in four sections which includes demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude and practice. Considering the important role of nurses in hospitals, infection control is the necessary training provided to enhance the knowledge and develop appropriate behaviors in hospital infection control as proposed.