Panel stresses on infection control in hospitals
October 17th, 2011 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Hospital acquired infections (HAI), including those caused by the multi-drug resistant superbug, can be countered by better hygiene and safety management, the country’s apex panel for hospital gradation said here Monday.
“Management of medication and control of infections have emerged as two principal points, which if attended to, can improve patient safety manifold,” said Girdhar J. Gyani, chief executive officer of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH).
HAIs, that can be life-threatening at times, affect nearly 1.4 million people across the globe.
HAI also includes the infection of deadly superbug New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase-1 (NDM-1), a bacteria with multi-drug resistant gene.
A report in a British medical journal first claimed that the bacteria was found in Delhi’s drinking water and sanitation facilities.
The NABH, which has authorised 101 hospitals in the country, collaborated with corporate health provider 3M to help government and private hospitals improve hygiene, waste management, and infection control.
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