Infection Control in Hospitals of Jordan: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

It is essential to take measures to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antibiotic resistance (AR) in order to ensure the safety of patients, control infections, protect public health, and maintain the overall quality and sustainability of the healthcare systems. The implementation of complex infection control strategies, the judicious utilization of antibiotics, health education, and global collaboration are necessary in order to address these significant challenges in the healthcare sector. In Jordan’s hospitals, infection control is a dynamic sector that is always adjusting to changing hazards and best practices due to the constant evolution of the profession. The nation's healthcare system strives to uphold high standards of hygiene and patient safety in order to achieve its goals of lowering the risk of infections that are linked with healthcare and protecting the general population's health. Hospitals in Jordan effectively manage infection control by using a multifaceted approach that includes regulation implementation, committees dedicated to the task, considerable training, and a variety of procedures. Patient, employee, and visitor safety are given first priority by these effective procedures. The careful application of personal protective equipment (PPE), strict isolation and quarantine procedures, well-defined visiting policies, pre-emptive vaccination campaigns, and thorough environmental cleaning procedures are essential elements of this strategy.