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Question No. 3

Reply by Dr the Hon K L Thong, CBE JP,

Director of Medical & Health Services,

to Question by Dr the Hon Ho Kam-fai, OBE JP,

in Legislative Council on 1 5 1985

Question

What measures will Government take to reduce the incidence of cross-infection in hospitals, particularly in paediatric wards ?

Sir,

The control and prevention of cross infection has always

been an important aspect of hospital practice and administration.

Thus, measures to identify, prevent and control hospital acquired

infections are normally undertaken by all hospital administrations

within their hospitals. These measures include

(a) Surveillance

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This is for the purpose of reporting, collecting

and compiling relevant data on hospital infections.

Such data provides useful information on the incidence,

trend and pattern of infection and assist the hospital

administrations in assessing the effectiveness of

the regular preventive measures. It also enables

the administrations to recognise early any potential

serious outbreaks that may occur within the hospital

so that the necessary preventive measures could be

taken in time.

(b) Education and Protection for Staff

As part of their training, the health care

staff have all been educated on the principles and

practice of infection control and the importance

of scrupulous adherence to aseptic and antiseptic

techniques. Where necessary, special lectures

are organised and special guidelines on precautionary

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