Assessment of staff skills in SPD unit of district hospitals
- VernacularTitle:Дүүргийн эмнэлгийн ариутгагч нарын ур чадварыг үнэлсэн дүн
- Author:
Maamuu D
1
,
2
;
Enkhtuul Ch
1
;
Nyamaa D
1
;
Orgilmaa R
1
Author Information
1. Department of Adult Nursing, Nursing school, MNUMS
2. Sterile processing department, FCHM
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sterilization;
Hospital-acquired infections;
Safe surgery
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;85(1):35-40
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:Healthcare-associated infections represent a global concern, with an average of 8.7% of hospital patients
suffering infectious complications. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are particularly common and are regarded as preventable complications.
Aim:To assess the staff skills in the SPD unit of district hospitals.
Materials and Methods:We conducted the study using a descriptive research method and assessed the staff skills in the
SPD unit of district hospitals using the WHO Safe Surgery checklist.
Results::The average age of the staff included in the study was 46.69 ± 6.5 years. Of the participants, 97.4% (38 individuals) were women, and 2.6% (1 individual) were men. A total of 39 staff members were evaluated over 156 observations using four different criteria sheets. These evaluations were conducted periodically, with assessments occurring four
times. The first criteria sheet focused on the proper use of protective clothing. Out of the 156 observations, 71 instances
(45.5%) showed that staff had fully covered their hair, while 99 instances (63.6%) indicated that staff wore closed shoes
as required. The second criteria sheet evaluated the performance of sterilization procedures, including the use of chemical
and biological indicators, recording, and signing sterilization records. In this category, performance was exemplary, with
100% compliance observed. Finally, the staff’s adherence to disinfection control protocols was assessed. The results indicated that staff demonstrated a strong understanding and execution of these practices, reflecting good overall performance
in this area.
Conclusion:When assessing the sterilzer staff skills in district hospitals, it was noted that the use of protective clothing
among sterilization staff was inadequate. Many staff members did not fully adhere to the recommended guidelines for
wearing appropriate protective gear during sterilization procedures. Regarding the performance of steam sterilization
instruments, the results were generally average, indicating that while the equipment was used appropriately in some instances, there were areas that required improvement in terms of efficiency and thoroughness.
In terms of monitoring and disinfection after each sterilization cycle, the staff showed relatively good performance.
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