ANALYSIS OF INFECTION CONTROL RISK ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE HEALTH-CARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN RS PKU MUHAMMADIYAH GAMPING YOGYAKARTA
Abstract
HAIs (Hospital-Acquired Infections) is the most commonly known
complication in health care.In identifying the infection, it is important to initially analyze
the risk management. One way to manage risk of HAIs is by using ICRA (Infection
Control Risk Assessment). Developing risk assessment of infection control in hospital
is important to prevent any unwanted infection incident.This research aimto analyze
Infection Control Risk Assessment and strategies to reduce Health-Care Associated
Infectionsin RS PKU MuhammadiyahGamping Yogyakarta.This was a descriptive
qualitative study with case study approach. This study used informants that were
considered competent to provide information relating the infection prevention and control
(IPC) program in the hospital. Data collection was conducted by in-depth interview
and documents review.Identi cation of HAIs in RS PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping
found risks such as (1) microorganisms infection transmission by direct and indirect
contact; (2) infections; (3) treatment duration, prolonged of stay, disability; (4)health
care professionals, patients, visitor, treatment area and hospitalsurroundings.Analysis
and risk assessment of HAIs resulted that HAIs with the highest risk was surgical site
infection.Strategies of infection reduction were stopping the infection transmission,
identifying HAIs bacteria, rational use of antibiotic, optimizing HAIs surveillance, regular
meeting and discussion of things related to HAIs, reporting, cooperation, evaluation,
socialization and monitoring of HAIs and its prevention, and refreshing of HAIs standard
operating procedures.The managements of RS PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping should
put more attention to implementation of infection prevention and control program.