Exploring the value of rapid infection prevention and control assessment for a coordinated multisectoral response

[...]an important gap that has long been identified in outbreak response is the absence of facility-level IPC assessments that can be quickly implemented at the beginning and throughout the duration of health emergency events.4 During the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the...

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Published in:The Lancet infectious diseases 2023-06, Vol.23 (6), p.656-657
Main Authors: de Claro, Vergil, Torralba, Ma Rosario, Stan, Laurentiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Disease transmission
Disinfectants
Epidemics
Health care facilities
Health facilities
Health Policy
Humans
Infection Control
Infectious diseases
Labeling
Local government
Medical wastes
Pandemics
Physical training
Protective equipment
Public health
Zoning ordinances
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Summary:[...]an important gap that has long been identified in outbreak response is the absence of facility-level IPC assessments that can be quickly implemented at the beginning and throughout the duration of health emergency events.4 During the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the ReachHealth Project of the US Agency for International Development conducted an evaluation of public health facilities. The assessment uncovered inadequate IPC measures in place such as the absence of colour-coded waste bags; improper labelling and disposal of medical waste; the absence of directional signs and zoning regulations; insufficient information on handwashing, respiratory etiquette, and physical distancing; inadequate personnel training; and the absence of institutional IPC policies. The assessment results were subsequently used to inform multiple stakeholders including local governments, private entities, and development partners, which led to the mobilisation of resources for procuring personal protective equipment, waste bags, and surface disinfectants, and to producing IPC promotional materials.
ISSN:1473-3099
1474-4457
DOI:10.1016/S1473-3099(23)00286-4