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Original Research | Management | Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026 | Pages: 1412 - 1417 | India
A Critical Analysis of Infection Control Management in the Ophthalmology Department and its Impact on Patient Care at Tertiary Care Corporate Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Abstract: The control of infections is a primary factor contributing to safety in patients. It is In particular crucial in places like high-volume ophthalmic surgery settings where post-operative endophthalmitis often means profound visual loss. To that end, we reviewed infection control management system at a corporate tertiary hospital in Maharashtra and pointed out structural, behavioral and compliance deficits. We further tried to establish if these deficits affect patient outcomes. Method: Under the guidance of the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) and Infection Control Team (ICT), we carried out a cross-sectional mixed-methods study. We got the data Mostly through: (1) a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) survey of 50 health-care staff over six months i.e. September 2025, February 2026; (2) direct observational audits of 10 randomized surgical cases mainly targeting operation and sterilization practices in the theatre; and (3) retrospectively checking 250 patient records from February 2025 to January 2026. Results: Rate of postsurgical infection was 4.0 per 1,000 operations against a global benchmark of <1.0 per 1,000. Even though HCW's showed quite good theoretical knowledge (89%), their practical adherence was only 64% with hand hygiene practice being at 61%. Majority participants considered that very stringent protocols impede patient flow (78%; average Likert score 4.2/5), pointing out another significant behavioral challenge. It was found that the process audiology did not meet the standard for sterilization papers (only 75% compliants), and PPE was a bit of a problem too (81%). Just one out of five identified issues on non-compliance were followed-up with documentation. Conclusion: Really the hospital is dedicated to the prevention of hospital-acquired infections is encouraging; Still, there remain some operational issues that interfere with the full implementation of the infection prevention programs. It appears necessary to introduce digital tracking of sterilization, make workflow more efficient, and set up a Closed-Loop Corrective Action system, thereby ensuring better adherence and reducing the number of infections following surgery.
Keywords: Infection Control, Ophthalmic Surgery, Endophthalmitis, Compliance Deficits KAP Survey, Quality Improvement
How to Cite?: Akifa Mariyam Abdur Rehman, Dr. Saurav Bhowmik, "A Critical Analysis of Infection Control Management in the Ophthalmology Department and its Impact on Patient Care at Tertiary Care Corporate Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1412-1417, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26716185029, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26716185029