Disease Transmission - Answer to Case Study
The committee identified some reasons for the increase in infectious diseases and staff absenteeism, but they failed to identify a major contributing factor: poor infection control at the clinic. The committee should first have recommended that an infection control team with representatives from all departments of the clinic be chosen. Ideally the entire infection prevention team attends an infection prevention workshop, but if that is not possible then the members should complete a self-instructional course. EngenderHealth offers self-instructional infection prevention material in three formats: web based, CD-ROM, and book. Once their training is completed, the team should assess the infection prevention practices currently being performed at the clinic, identify problem areas, train the staff in infection prevention practices, monitor these practices, and educate staff and community on disease transmission. In many health care facilities worldwide, the request for funds to increase staff and supplies is not a viable alternative. By improving infection prevention practices at the clinic, both the staff's and clients' health will benefit.
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