N 3 (181) 2022. P. 47–49

THE QUALITY OF WATER AND NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION: THE STATE OF PROBLEM AND WAYS OF ITS DECISION

Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine
Bukovynskiy State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine

DOI 10.32782/2226-2008-2022-3-10

Problem statement. Epidemiological value the risk factors for nosocomial infections has shown a close connection between microbial contamination of drinking water and the emergence of these infectious nosoforms. In this chain, it is necessary to further disinfect the water supply to the hospital.

Task statement. The goal has based by evaluating actuality extra disinfection the water in the Hospitals like one of the additional way in prevention nosocomial infection.

Materials and methods of research. Bibliometric, analytical.

Presenting main material. The analysis of the literature data shows that strategies for control and prevention of contamination with pathogens in hospital’s water supply systems should be based on an integrated approach, which provides the following. It is necessary to create a new strategy in educational programs for all water supply specialists. Hospital water should be regarded as an important reservoir of infection. Prevention of formation and development of biofilms in water supply systems is the basis for preventing water contamination by pathogenic microorganisms. Strategies to combat the formation of biofilms should include careful implementation of all procedures. Chlorine dioxide is more effective than just chlorine in removing existing and counteracting the formation of new biofilms. Microbiological quality control the hospital’s water and water supply system is a key procedure, as it provides information on the state of water pollution by various aquatic pathogens and to assess the effectiveness of control measures.

Conclusions. The presence of an association between waterborne pathogens and nosocomial infections suggests the need to additional water disinfection in hospitals.

Key words: nosocomial infections, water disinfection, prevention.

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