International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
Vol 5, No 3: September 2016

Nosocomial Infection Prevention through Universal Precaution in Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah Hospital

Triani Marwati (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)
Siti Kurnia Widi Hastuti (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)
Lina Handayani (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)
Solikhah Solikhah (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)
Lafi Munira (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2016

Abstract

Prevention of nosocomial infections in hospitals can be done through the implementation of universal precaution program or action asepsis and antisepsis tapping. These actions undertaken by health workers, both nurses and physicians, universal precaution measures include: hand washing, use of gloves, use aseptic liquid, processing of used equipment and waste disposal. The purpose of this study to determine the prevention of nosocomial infections in hospitals through universal precautions in hospitals Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta area. Design of this research is descriptive qualitative case study approach. Collecting data used techniques focus group discussions. Data analyzed using content analysis. The application of universal precautions in hospitals throughout Yogyakarta PKU show that health workers have attempted to implement universal precautions including hand washing action on the water flow, perform hand hygiene, and always tries to wear personal protective equipment. Nurses knowledge about nosocomial infections has been well and for prevention need to implement universal precautions. The attitude of nurses in implementing universal precautions have been good, to the extent responsible. Most hospitals have had the availability of facilities and support the implementation of universal precaution well, and partly still exist limitations in the availability of facilities and support the implementation of universal precaution.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJPHS

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions

Description

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes material on all aspects of public health science. This IJPHS provides the ideal platform for the discussion of more sophisticated public health research and practice for authors and readers world ...