care services in Benha University Hospital through systematic surveillance approach
for situation and gap analysis at PICU. Methods: The surveillance procedures were based on
observational scoring meeting with staff and data collection by questionnaires. The surveillance
activities were repeated for 9 times (from November, 2009 to March, 2010) for assurance of accuracy of
collected data. Results: In the current study the overall assessment of infection control standards in all
surveillance cycles (nine cycles) revealed that 6 audits were interpreted as "moderate compliance" (66.7
%) and 3 audits were interpreted as low compliance (33.3 %). As regards total sterilization standards,
surveillances revealed, moderate compliance was achieved in 6 audits (66.7%) and high compliance was achieved
in 3 audits (33.3%). The repeated nine audits were interpreted for personnel and structure as having moderate
compliance (100%). The current study assessment of mechanical ventilation standards revealed variation
through different audits that could be summarized as follows ; high compliance of 6 audits (66.7%) and
moderate compliance of 3 audits (33.3%). Conclusion: There are variable degrees of compliance with the
national and international standards of infection control, sterilization and personnel and mechanical
ventilation in Benha University Hospital PICU.
[Hussein Abdelshakour Abdelkader Hamed Ahmed Nabih El-Shazly; Mahmoud Abdullah Al-Azzouny; Doaa
Refaey Soliman. Evaluation of Some Quality Aspects in Pediatric Intensive Care Services at Benha University
Hospital. Journal of American Science 2011; 7(2):412-422]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.americanscience.org.