Analysis of the operational management of the tuberculosis infection control plan in Santiago de Cali

• DOI: 10.37711/rpcs.2024.7.1.555
• Publication Date: 2025-03-27T21:19:30Z
• Authors: Juan Santiago Ser...; Claudia Marcela C...; Mónica Espinosa A...; Lucy del Carmen L...; Robinson Pacheco ...; Claudia Nathaly R...; Gloria Mercedes P...
• Keywords: Tuberculosis control

Objective: To analyze the operational management of infection control plan (ICP) for tuberculosis in hospital care settings a city with high burden disease. Methods. An analysis was conducted 37 institutions providing health services Cali, by applying tool to collect information on implementation administrative, environmental and respiratory protection measures. Additionally, program design evaluation conducted. Results: Administrative measures were not implemented 65 % institutions, primarily due absence written plans lack risk assessment. 70 failed comply measures, especially verification air flows, while well 78. However, ft testing N95 respirators identifed. ICP model is proposed service settings. Conclusion: Health providers should strengthen TB, prioritizing administrative It essential guarantee sufficient financial resources have trained personnel ensure their proper implementation. Furthermore, continuous monitoring reduce TB transmission