2024, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A

Introduction: Hospital-acquired infections are a global issue, characterized by localized or systemic infections that occur after the patient was admitted, discharged, or underwent surgery. Modern labor management should aim to provide the mother and the fetus with the best possible conditions during and after delivery, as well as emotional fulfillment for everyone involved.

Objectives of the study: The main objective of the study was Pre and post-assessment level of practice regarding infection control standard among staff nurses.

Methodology: Quasi-experimental one group pre and post -test research design was used for the study. The study consists of 30 staff nurses working in labor unit at SMVMCH. In this study non-probability convenient sampling techniques were used.

Results: In pre assessment, the result reveals that the majority, 25 (83%) had a good level of practice and 5 (17%) had a fair level of practice. In the post assessment the result revealed that the majority, 27 (90%) had a good level of practice and 3 (10%) had a fair level of practice regarding infection control among staff nurses.

Conclusion: The study findings concluded that there was a significant difference in the level of practice on infection control in the labor unit among healthcare personnel after the administration of Infection Control Standards.