Infection control of COVID-19 in pediatric tertiary care hospitals: challenges and implications for future pandemics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More than 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 still impacts children's health and the management of pediatric hospitals. However, it is unclear which hygiene and infection control measures are effective and useful for pediatric hospitals. Here, we report infection control measures implemented at a tertiary care children's hospital. We evaluated frequency of SARS-CoV-2 detection in admitted patients, in-hospital transmission and infection related findings. Furthermore, we aimed to capture perspectives of health-care workers and caregivers on effectiveness and burden of infection control measures. Knowledge gained can inform management of the ongoing and future pandemics.

Methods

We designed a retrospective observational study and survey at a pediatric te

SUBMITTER: Remppis J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9039594 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature