Health care associated infection (HCAI) is a serious health hazard as it leads to increased morbidity and mortality of patients, length of hospital stay and costs associated with increased hospital stay. A total of 361 subjects divided into four groups were included in this study. The first group comprised of 179 doctors, the second had 31 nurses, third group had 110 OT Technicians and the fourth group included 41 subjects which included housekeeping staff and cleaners. Swabs were collected from OT staff at the time of entry and at exit from the OT. Places of swabs taken were: A) Web space, B) OT dress and C) Anterior nares.
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Bacterial flora harboured at Web spaces among OT staff
Timeframe: 2 years
Bacterial load on OT dress among OT staff
Timeframe: 2 years
To identify the nasal carriers of organisms among OT staff
Timeframe: 2 years