To evaluate the implementation of infection control measures in the radiology department at Mulago National Referral Hospital

Abstract

Very little information, exists about infection control at the radiology Department of Mulago National referral hospital. This is majorly attributed to lack or limited research in regard to the subject matter. However, infection control is very vital in all aspects of the radiology department, therefore there is immense need to effectively implement infection control measures in the radiology department given the fact that infectious cases are part of the routine at the department This therefore calls for the need to have good leadership and supervision in order to achieve implementation of infection control measures at the Radiology department. The aim of this study therefore, was to find out what measures have been put in place for infection control by the radiology department of Mulago national referral hospital and how the measures have been implemented at the department. A cross sectional study was conducted at the radiology department of Mulago national referral hospital where by questionnaires were administered to legible respondent sand direct observation was also used. Data was analyzed and presented in form of tables, charts, graphs and narratives. 23 respondents (staff members) completed the questionnaires. Of these, majority (52.2%) of the respondents were female, 52.2 % were between 26-45 years of age, Radiographers comprised most of the staff workforce (56.5%), An overwhelming majority of the respondents (73.9%) made it clear that there has never been an infection control workshop organized at the department. A significant number (56.5%) of the respondents accepted that they had ever been trained on infection control. A great majority of the respondents agreed that infection control tools were always available at the department. The department has put in place a number of measures to achieve proper implementation of infection control at the facility, however, some improvement is still required for better infection control to be realized. There is a communication gap within the department as manifested by the large discrepancies in recorded responses regarding information that is considered open source such as workshops, infection control officer, inspection and available resources