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Which is the single most effective method to prevent HAIs? Multiple responses |
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Hand washing properly | 170 (78.0) | 48 (22.0) |
Wearing caps, masks and shoe covers | 37 (17.0) | 181 (83.0) |
Regular vaccination of healthcare workers | 42 (19.3) | 176 )80.7) |
Isolation (Cohorting) of infected/colonized patients | 38 (17.4) | 180 (82.6) |
Cohorting staff (assignment of staff to a cohort of patients) | 10 (4.6) | 208 (95.4) |
Which of the followings are the recognized sources of HAIs? Multiple responses |
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White coat | 118 (54.1) | 100 (5.9) |
Stethoscope | 136 (62.4) | 82 (37.6) |
Thermometer | 181 (83.0) | 37 (17.0) |
Wristwatch (used for patients) | 23 (10.6) | 195 (89.4) |
Blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) | 112 (51.4) | 106 (48.6) |
With regards to visitor management in hospital settings, which of the following is/are correct? Multiple responses | ||
Visitors should be allowed to stay with patients at any time except during clinical rounds | 41 (18.8) | 177 (81.2) |
Children visitors should not be allowed to visit patients at all | 77 (35.3) | 141 (64.7) |
Visitor screening (for potential infectious diseases) should be observed all time | 148 (68.9) | 69 (32.1) |
Visitor screening should be observed only during community outbreaks | 69 (31.7) | 149 (68.3) |