Support for infection control measures at medical institutions and care facilities
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Department of Practical Education and Field Research for Infection Control and Prevention Kagoshima University Hospital Infection Control Department
Kawamura Hideki
- china
- yoron
- amami
- kikai
- tokunoshima
- wadomari
Background and objectives of activities
There have been a number of cases of infection (outbreaks) at medical institutions and social welfare facilities, including new coronavirus infections and drug-resistant bacteria. On remote islands, outbreaks at these facilities have a direct impact on local medical and nursing care services, so it is important to respond to them. For this reason, we provide support for infection control measures at these facilities in the event of an outbreak, based on requests from Kagoshima Prefecture and the relevant public health center.
Summary of Activities
Achievements
2020: 1 medical institution (Yoron Island)
2021: 4 medical institutions (Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, Kikaijima)
2022: 1 medical institution (Tokunoshima) 1 nursing care facility (Yoron Island)
Expected Benefits
Enhancing public health activities by building a system of medical institutions and social welfare facilities that are strong against infectious diseases