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Nursing care of a patient with multi-resistant strains
ZAJÍCOVÁ, Lucie
Occurrence of bacterial resistance appeared already five years after the antibiotics had been introduced in practice. Currently the occurrence of resistant or multiresistant strains is increasing. It is therefore highly important to adhere to barrier nursing techniques for clients colonized or infected with multiresistant strains. The risk of transmission of infection between patients and also between the medical staff is thus minimized. However, many of the nursing staff have not fully realized the importance of adhering to the barrier nursing care. A quantitative research by means of anonymous questionnaires was applied to collect the data. The research survey was carried out in the specialized departments of Nemocnice České Budějovice a.s. (The Hospital of České Budějovice). The following information was checked: identification data, the awareness of the nursing staff concerning the barrier care and the possibilities of the nursing staff to adhere to this care in practice when nursing clients suffering from multiresistant strains. 139 questionnaires have been distributed from which 110 (100%) have been included in the research. In the bachelor thesis the awareness of the nursing staff concerning the barrier nursing care and the possibility to adhere effectively to this kind of care for nursing clients suffering from multiresistant strains has been investigated, which was also stated in the aims of the paper (there were three of them), which were confirmed by the results of the research. Three hypotheses were set. The first one was to prove that the nursing staff adhere to the barrier nursing care for patients suffering from multiresistant strains, which was confirmed. The second one was to prove, that the nursing staff have enough aids to adhere to barrier care for patients suffering from multiresistant strains. This hypothesis was also confirmed. The third one was to prove that the nursing staff are acquainted with principles of barrier nursing technique as prevention of transmission of multiresistant strains, which was also confirmed. In general it can be stated that although the nursing staff are over strained in their work physically and psychically due to evident lack of nursing staff in all departments, the awareness and adherence to barrier nursing care and thus the minimizing the risk of transmission of resistant or multiresistant strains is evident. The research has shown that in spite of problems the nursing staff is to handle daily, the adherence to barrier nursing technique is important for them. The awareness in this field is on a very satisfactory level, as well as material equipment and aids necessary to adherence to barrier care. There is also a tendency from the part of the superiors to inform on topical subjects in nursing care for clients suffering from multiresitant strains in regular seminars organized within the hospital. The adherence to barrier nursing care is an essential part of care for clients suffering from multiresistant strains. The results of the paper shall be used to inform medical staff on this issue to make a positive impact on opinions of medical staff on adhering to barrier nursing care to prevent transmission of multiresistant strains.
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Barrier recovery system at the occurrence of nosocomial infections in the department
JAREŠOVÁ, Marie
Infections acquired during a treatment in a hospital or healthcare service unit are called nosocomial infections. Their history goes back to the first institutions where patients were gathered. To prevent nosocomial infections, so called barrier nursing is used. It is a set of procedures aimed at preventive measures to avoid the appearance or transmission of the infection. The awareness of observing all rules connected belong to the essentials. The aim of the Bachelor work was to find out if general nurses who work in in-patient hospital wards are aware of nosocomial infections. They were interviewed about barrier nursing rules and their observing. The survey was carried out in the hospitals in Písek and Strakonice. There were 110 anonymous questionnaires distributed and 90 of them were given back. All data were compiled and the findings were depicted in a graphic form. Two hypotheses were set at the beginning: Hypothesis 1: Nurses are familiar with barrier nursing regime rules and their use while nosocomial infection appears at the wards. Hypothesis 2: Nurses respect the rules when nosocomial infection appears at the wards. Both hypotheses were confirmed. The analysis of the data acquired from the questionnaires resulted into the finding that the nurses were keeping abreast of nosocomial infection prevention. The nurses are likely to attend seminars as a part of preventive measures of nosocomial infections. All findings will be offered to the management of the hospitals where the survey was carried out.
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Setting up a unified methodology for hygiene, disinfection, and sterilization at UZ, RTG, CT, MR and AG departments.
HLOUŠEK, Jan
The presented bachelor´s thesis {\clq}qSetting up a unified methodology for hygiene, disinfection, and sterilization at UZ, RTG, CT, MR and AG departments`` focuses on an area closely relatedto the field of radiology. The hygiene of the radiology ward, disinfection, and sterilization are an inseparable part of the work of the radiological assistant. In my thesis I wanted to set up guidelines for newly established wards specializingin imaging methods in order to easily tackle this issue. Some of the findings of this work may be applied also at established wards, for instance for the broadening of the range of their action. The risk of contamination by nosocomial infections in medical facilities is very high, especially in radiology wards where various people with different infectious diseases come into contact with hospitalised patients and people treated at outpatient wards. Each imafing method has its specific requirements and various hygienic demands. The evolution of diagnostic methods, new technologies and materials prompts the growing of the quantity of invasive and diapeutic operations, which leads to substantially increased risks. Medical facilities are not safe places for patients. Approximately each eighth to ten patient is infected with a nosocomial infection during hospitalisation. This is why every radiological assistant should maximise the elimination of all hygienic and epidemiological risks related to the performance of his profession by strict adherence to hygienic standards. The motto of every medical professional at work should be {\clq}qPrimam non nocere`` {--} First, do no harm.
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