Cleaning and Disinfection Practices of Reused Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Containers in Health Care Settings: Evidence from Five Rural Districts in Uganda
Local alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) production systems in low-resource settings, such as in health care facilities (HCFs) in low- and middle-income countries, frequently reuse containers for storing and dispensing ABHR. Cleaning/disinfection (C/D) of ABHR containers is necessary to safely reuse them...
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| Vydané v: | The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Ročník 112; číslo 5; s. 1146 |
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| Abstract | Local alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) production systems in low-resource settings, such as in health care facilities (HCFs) in low- and middle-income countries, frequently reuse containers for storing and dispensing ABHR. Cleaning/disinfection (C/D) of ABHR containers is necessary to safely reuse them and is an integral part of the WHO's guidelines on local ABHR production. However, HCFs may not be aware of the need for C/D; combined with suboptimal implementation, this poses a risk of contamination of ABHR. As part of district-led ABHR production in HCFs in five rural districts in Uganda, we developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) for C/D of reused ABHR containers and provided on-site training for infection prevention and control personnel. Using in-person surveys, we assessed the availability of C/D supplies and equipment and the self-reported C/D practices before and after the training. At baseline, almost all (n = 90/91) HCFs reported reusing ABHR containers; 8% and 12% of HCFs routinely had all of the key C/D materials needed for adequately cleaning and disinfecting containers using chlorine and thermal disinfection methods, respectively. HCFs that reported adequately cleaning containers per the SOP increased from 3% (n = 2) at baseline to 18% (n = 16) after the training, whereas adequate disinfection increased from 0% (n = 0) to 5% (n = 5). All HCFs that performed disinfection reported using chlorine, and none reported using thermal disinfection. Improving access to C/D supplies, providing routine mentorship, and monitoring ABHR container C/D are needed to further improve C/D practices. |
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| AbstractList | Local alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) production systems in low-resource settings, such as in health care facilities (HCFs) in low- and middle-income countries, frequently reuse containers for storing and dispensing ABHR. Cleaning/disinfection (C/D) of ABHR containers is necessary to safely reuse them and is an integral part of the WHO's guidelines on local ABHR production. However, HCFs may not be aware of the need for C/D; combined with suboptimal implementation, this poses a risk of contamination of ABHR. As part of district-led ABHR production in HCFs in five rural districts in Uganda, we developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) for C/D of reused ABHR containers and provided on-site training for infection prevention and control personnel. Using in-person surveys, we assessed the availability of C/D supplies and equipment and the self-reported C/D practices before and after the training. At baseline, almost all (n = 90/91) HCFs reported reusing ABHR containers; 8% and 12% of HCFs routinely had all of the key C/D materials needed for adequately cleaning and disinfecting containers using chlorine and thermal disinfection methods, respectively. HCFs that reported adequately cleaning containers per the SOP increased from 3% (n = 2) at baseline to 18% (n = 16) after the training, whereas adequate disinfection increased from 0% (n = 0) to 5% (n = 5). All HCFs that performed disinfection reported using chlorine, and none reported using thermal disinfection. Improving access to C/D supplies, providing routine mentorship, and monitoring ABHR container C/D are needed to further improve C/D practices.Local alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) production systems in low-resource settings, such as in health care facilities (HCFs) in low- and middle-income countries, frequently reuse containers for storing and dispensing ABHR. Cleaning/disinfection (C/D) of ABHR containers is necessary to safely reuse them and is an integral part of the WHO's guidelines on local ABHR production. However, HCFs may not be aware of the need for C/D; combined with suboptimal implementation, this poses a risk of contamination of ABHR. As part of district-led ABHR production in HCFs in five rural districts in Uganda, we developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) for C/D of reused ABHR containers and provided on-site training for infection prevention and control personnel. Using in-person surveys, we assessed the availability of C/D supplies and equipment and the self-reported C/D practices before and after the training. At baseline, almost all (n = 90/91) HCFs reported reusing ABHR containers; 8% and 12% of HCFs routinely had all of the key C/D materials needed for adequately cleaning and disinfecting containers using chlorine and thermal disinfection methods, respectively. HCFs that reported adequately cleaning containers per the SOP increased from 3% (n = 2) at baseline to 18% (n = 16) after the training, whereas adequate disinfection increased from 0% (n = 0) to 5% (n = 5). All HCFs that performed disinfection reported using chlorine, and none reported using thermal disinfection. Improving access to C/D supplies, providing routine mentorship, and monitoring ABHR container C/D are needed to further improve C/D practices. Local alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) production systems in low-resource settings, such as in health care facilities (HCFs) in low- and middle-income countries, frequently reuse containers for storing and dispensing ABHR. Cleaning/disinfection (C/D) of ABHR containers is necessary to safely reuse them and is an integral part of the WHO's guidelines on local ABHR production. However, HCFs may not be aware of the need for C/D; combined with suboptimal implementation, this poses a risk of contamination of ABHR. As part of district-led ABHR production in HCFs in five rural districts in Uganda, we developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) for C/D of reused ABHR containers and provided on-site training for infection prevention and control personnel. Using in-person surveys, we assessed the availability of C/D supplies and equipment and the self-reported C/D practices before and after the training. At baseline, almost all (n = 90/91) HCFs reported reusing ABHR containers; 8% and 12% of HCFs routinely had all of the key C/D materials needed for adequately cleaning and disinfecting containers using chlorine and thermal disinfection methods, respectively. HCFs that reported adequately cleaning containers per the SOP increased from 3% (n = 2) at baseline to 18% (n = 16) after the training, whereas adequate disinfection increased from 0% (n = 0) to 5% (n = 5). All HCFs that performed disinfection reported using chlorine, and none reported using thermal disinfection. Improving access to C/D supplies, providing routine mentorship, and monitoring ABHR container C/D are needed to further improve C/D practices. |
| Author | Berendes, David Isabirye, Herbert Trinies, Victoria Yapswale, Sauda Medley, Alexandra Lamorde, Mohammed Nanyondo, Judith Ishida, Kanako Ocitti, Francis Tusabe, Fred Kesande, Maureen |
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