Cumplimiento de las prácticas de prevención y control de las infecciones intrahospitalarias en el Hospital Manuel Ygnacio Monteros durante el periodo 2023-2024

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzed the adherence to prevention and control practices for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) by healthcare personnel in the internal medicine department of the Manuel Ygnacio Monteros General Hospital. The objective was to understand the study population, the prevalence of HAIs, and compliance with prevention guidelines. A prospective, cross-sectional, quantitative approach was used, yielding a total of 234 patients and 432 staff observations. The results showed a mixed-race population, predominantly female and married, with a prevalence of 3.4% and variable levels of compliance with essential practices such as hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). It was also identified that nursing assistants and medical interns were the least compliant with these practices, compared to nursing interns and physicians. The study concludes that there is a low prevalence of HAIs and only partial compliance with prevention practices. It is recommended that: education on these topics be strengthened and hospital reports be better monitored.