NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES AMONG NURSING STAFF IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT IN MULTISPECIALTY TEACHING HOSPITAL

Abstract

This study examined the antiseptics, disinfectants and infection control measures in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A descriptive study was designed wherein antiseptics and disinfectants used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were known through informal interview with Incharge, use of disposable gloves and masks, employee health procedures and training for nursing staff with regard to infection control were assessed through a questionnaire administered to 26 nursing staff. Convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from the respondents. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used for data analysis. Findings indicate that appropriate antiseptics and disinfectants were used in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Majority 19(73%) of the nurses used disposable gloves and masks and majority of the nursing staff underwent health procedures and training relevant to infection control.