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This 10 page paper looks at the problem that may be faced by sanitation workers using disinfectants in hospitals. The paper focuses on the issues within Trinidad, but uses a range of research from around the world to understand and explore the subject as well as provide guidance for prevention and control and further research. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
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upon, sanitation within a hospital is essential to ensure that there is a reduced likelihood of patients and staff contracting or spreading infections diseases. The use of disinfectant in sanitation
is needed, especially in areas where there are factors, such as climate, poverty and overall prevalence of infection which may contribute to increased chances of infection being spread. In developing
countries the use of disinfectant is increasing, but influences such as a lack of resources, poor education the part of sanitation workers and general ignorance of the dangers presented by
disinfectants mean that hospital sanitation workers are being placed at risk. One country that is undertaking significant improvements to its healthcare system is Trinidad and Tobago (Gajadhar et al,
2003). With a population of 1.3 million people and a healthcare system which has recently undergone structural reform (Gajadhar et al, 2003). Provided by the government there are a number
of pressures, including the need for increased operational and financial efficiency as well as accountability issues due to being funded by the public purse (Chyssides and Kaler, 1998). The focus
of changes and studies has been on the prevention of the spread of disease in order to provide sanitary conditions for patients and staff. Of lesser concern have been the
indirect impacts of disinfectant use, including the risk to the sanitation workers due to the toxicity of the chemicals used. The need for assessment is a key element of any
programme to improve conditions (Boehlecke and Bernstein, 1992). 2. The Problem In developing countries there is an increasing use of disinfectant within the hospital environment. The use of the disinfectants
is to manage infection-control in a cost-effective manner. In the choice of disinfectant there appear to be three dominant factors influencing the decision; healthcare value purchasing, accountability and healthcare quality
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