An accomplished pediatrician and epidemiologist, Dr. Ramesh Sachdeva has been working in the health sector for over three decades. Currently, Dr. Ramesh Sachdeva is the senior vice president and chief clinical officer of the Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Florida, where he deals with such issues as infection prevention and control.
Transmission of infection in a pediatric facility is a major issue for child healthcare providers. Young children are at a high risk of getting and transmitting infections. Organisms that remain on patient-care equipment, toys and other surfaces can be easily transmitted.
Infection control in a pediatric facility can be achieved through measures such as use of gloves and masks, gowns for specific cleaning, thorough sterilization of equipment and surfaces, and adequate immunization of hospital personnel as well as work restriction policies for infected staff. Good office-design principles, including effective management of triage areas, can also help to reduce the spread of infection. Putting in place preventive measures is a critical component of any child healthcare facility.
Transmission of infection in a pediatric facility is a major issue for child healthcare providers. Young children are at a high risk of getting and transmitting infections. Organisms that remain on patient-care equipment, toys and other surfaces can be easily transmitted.
Infection control in a pediatric facility can be achieved through measures such as use of gloves and masks, gowns for specific cleaning, thorough sterilization of equipment and surfaces, and adequate immunization of hospital personnel as well as work restriction policies for infected staff. Good office-design principles, including effective management of triage areas, can also help to reduce the spread of infection. Putting in place preventive measures is a critical component of any child healthcare facility.
