HAND WASHING: A VITAL MEASURE FOR PREVENTING NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS IN NEUROSURGICAL WARDS AT RIMS RANCHI, JHARKHAND, INDIA

Abstract

Nosocomial infections in neurosurgical wards pose a significant threat to patients undergoing critical procedures. Hand washing is a simple yet essential preventive measure to reduce the transmission of infectious agents among patients, healthcare workers, and the hospital environment. This study aims to evaluate the role of hand washing in preventing nosocomial infections in neurosurgical wards at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. A comprehensive assessment of hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers and its impact on nosocomial infection rates was conducted. The study employed observational methods and analyzed nosocomial infection data over a specified period. Results revealed the adherence rate to hand washing guidelines among healthcare workers and its correlation with nosocomial infection rates in the neurosurgical wards. The study highlights the critical role of hand washing in preventing nosocomial infections and emphasizes the need for continuous training and monitoring to improve hand hygiene compliance in healthcare settings.

Keywords:

Hand washing, nosocomial infections, neurosurgical wards

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