ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Assessment of infection prevention and control practices in healthcare facilities in the O.R. Tambo district municipality using the WHO infection prevention and control assessment framework.
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Background: Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs are essential for reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), improving patient safety, and strengthening health systems. In low-resource settings, inadequate IPC capacity remains a major challenge, particularly at primary healthcare facilities that serve as the first point of contact in the health system. This study assessed IPC practices and capacity in healthcare facilities in the O.R. Tambo District Municipality using the World Health Organization (WHO) Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework (IPCAF). Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at primary healthcare facilities in the O.R. Tambo District Municipality. Eighteen facilities were targeted for participation; 13 consented, yielding a response rate of 72.2%. Data were collected using the WHO IPCAF tool, which assesses eight core IPC components. Descriptive statistics summarized facility characteristics, IPCAF scores, and IPC capacity levels. Result: Most facilities [69.2% (95% CI: 42.3-88.6%, Conclusion: Healthcare facilities in the O.R. Tambo District Municipality predominantly had intermediate IPC capacity, with notable gaps in HAI surveillance, staffing, training, and institutional financial support. Strengthening these areas is essential to improve IPC capacity and enhance patient safety in resource-limited healthcare settings.
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