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.
• Name- Dr. Sonika Sangra • Assistant Professor, GMC Kathua, J&K, INDIA • 6 Years Post PG teaching as well as research experience. • Awarded twice with KAYAKALP award. • Worked as coordinator in Rotavirus vaccine trial in collaboration with Serum Institute of India. • Worked as coordinator in Subnational TB certification for NTEP in collaboration with WHO for TB free India. • Worked as District Trainer (Covid). • Worked as Nodal Officer of MR vaccine Campaign in rural areas. • Many National as well as International Research Papers. • Oral as well as Poster Presentations
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