Assessment result of maintain a proper hand hygiene conditions in healthcare facilities of Mongolia
- VernacularTitle:Монгол Улсын эрүүл мэндийн байгууллагуудад гарын эрүүл ахуйн нөхцлийг судалсан дүн
- Author:
Bolor B
1
;
Batdulam D
2
;
Nasantogtokh S
1
;
Myagmardorj Ch
1
;
Myagmarjargal M
1
;
Unurzaya E
1
;
Oyun-Erdene O
1
;
Enkhjargal A
3
;
Tsegmed S
1
Author Information
1. National Center for Public Health
2. Ministry of Health
3. Ach Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hand hygiene;
service;
healthcare facilities;
JMP;
Mongolia
- From:Mongolian Medical Sciences
2025;211(1):28-35
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Introduction:Safe and accessible WASH services in healthcare facilities are crucial for maintaining high
quality care, especially for maternal and newborn health. The WHO-UNICEF JMP on Water
Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene provides reports on progress in water supply, sanitation,
and hygiene services at global, regional, and national levels, covering populations, schools,
and healthcare facilities. This assessment was conducted to address the insufficient data on
the level of hand hygiene services in healthcare facilities, following the methodology of the
JMP.
Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in 319 healthcare facilities. Availability of hand hygiene
services in the study healthcare facilities was assessed using questionnaire of methodology
of the JMP. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 software. Relevant parametric and non
parametric statistical analysis were conducted.
Results:Overall, 72% and 28% of healthcare facilities had basic and limited hand hygiene service
respectively. About 18% of private healthcare facilities had limited hand hygiene service
compared to 34% of state healthcare facilities. While 20% of urban healthcare facilities had
limited hand hygiene service, 56% of rural healthcare facilities do. When examining the
level of hand hygiene services by type of medical care, specialty hospitals have 100% basic
services. Among primary care facilities, 83% of family health centers provide basic services,
while 41% of soum and village health centers meet these standards.
Conclusion:The basic hand hygiene services in urban healthcare facilities and specialty hospitals were
generally sufficient. There need to enhance basic hand hygiene service at the soum and village level. Among the assessed facilities, 81.0% met four out of the five key hand hygiene
requirements outlined in the national standard. However, additional budget allocation for
maintenance and operational costs for keeping soap and sustaining water running remains
crucial to ensure sustained compliance and quality.
- Full text:2025122317195157933MAUS-2025-211(1)-28-35.pdf
