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2.3 HOSPITAL WARDS
Source of infection

The bed linen is a source, and to limit this it is changed frequently and washed.
Blankets are another source, washed and reissued to fresh patients.
Mattresses are covered with plastic sheet, and cleaned with antiseptic solution after patient use.

2.4 CENTRAL STERILE SUPPLY DEPARTMENT
A Central Sterile Supply Department equipped with autoclaves is
Essential.
Instruments in packs are prepared for each procedure in the wards, and are supplied to all locations, in appropriate number so that no instrument or pack is used for more than one procedure.
Disposable instruments and packs have simplified this further.
* Strict precautions of wash cleaning hands, forearms by scrubbing and
wearing sterile gloves and gowns, masks and caps must be observed
for major ward procedures.
*Hand washing is a standard routine after seeing each patient.
* Ward furniture including treatment rooms must be cleaned with
antiseptic solution frequently.
* An infection control committee should be functioning to
investigate, identify, and isolate any source of infection in case of outbreak of hospital infection, to prevent cross infection.
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