Title: Impact on kayakalp scores after undertaking of a PHC by Community Medicine dept. of a Medical College of J&K

Abstract

Objective: To assess the level of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices in the health care facility after undertaking by department of community medicine of a medical college. Methodology: A retrospective comparative observation study was conducted at RHTC in Kathua district of J&K state. We compare the level of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control practices using Kayakalp scoring tool before and after taking over by the department of community medicine of a medical college .The scoring for various areas of concern is based on a checklist for quality assessment which include Facility Upkeep, Sanitation and hygiene, Waste Management and Infection control Results: The total scores varies before and after undertaking of PHC by Community Medicine Department of new medical college of J&K. overall scores varies from the baseline score of 56% before to 84% now after 2 years of undertaking. Conclusion: The standardized approach of the evaluation of public health facilities through Kayakalp tool would help in judging their performance on a uniform pedestal. So, public health expert plays a crucial role in the upliftment of the Kayakalp scores.