Tim Galekop, Advisor Dispolin Inprev, India and Director TiGaMed, Belgium addressed a very crucial topic—hospital acquired infections (HAIs) and their far reaching, adverse effects on the the healthcare industry. Galekop emphasised on the importance to curb HAIs by not just by controlling it but also taking effective measures to prevent it. In his view, the healthcare industry and hospitals should share the responsibility of eliminating HAIs.
Stating, statistics he informed that out of all the HAIs, 40- 60 per cent of them are preventable. He also pointed out that preventing these infections wouldn’t cost as much money as it does to eliminate it after its occurence. Educating us further about HAIs and surgical site infections, he said, “Even globally developed countries are facing high levels of HAIs in their hospitals.”
Referring to antimicrobial drug resistance (AMR) as another huge issue, he explained that we are becoming resistant to antibiotics and spending a substantial amount on these drugs as the intake increases.
He focussed on infection prevention techniques and recommended measures to implement them at all levels. He also advised measures like aseptic techniques for contamination prevention, not reusing single use medical devices and minimal invasive techniques to reduce the incidence of HAIs in India.
He summed by highlighting that education hospital staff and the board would go a long way in curbibg HAIs. He also stated that instilling discipline in hospital operations is key to control infections. Everybody working in the medical industry has a role to play in the reduction of HAIs.”
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