Improving Water and Sanitation Services in Ukrainian Health-Care Facilities
Author Information
Author(s): Maggie Montgomery, Arkadii Vodianyk, Nataliia Piven, Arabella Hayter, Ryan Schweitzer, Tetyana Skapa, Bruce Gordon, Oliver Schmoll
Primary Institution: World Health Organization
Hypothesis
Can the implementation of the WASH FIT tool improve water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste services in Ukrainian health-care facilities?
Conclusion
The implementation of the WASH FIT tool led to significant improvements in water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management services in Ukrainian health-care facilities.
Supporting Evidence
- After implementing WASH FIT, the average score increased from 66 to 83 out of 100.
- Improvements were noted in waste management practices and hand hygiene.
- Engaged local leaders and regular training were critical to the improvements.
- Two hospitals and one primary care facility increased their scores by 40% or more.
Takeaway
This study shows that by using a special tool, health-care facilities in Ukraine were able to make their water and sanitation services much better, helping to keep patients safe.
Methodology
The study involved training facility staff, conducting baseline assessments, and implementing improvement plans using the WASH FIT tool.
Limitations
The assessment may have overestimated the availability of basic services as it did not include water quality or reliability.
Participant Demographics
The study involved health-care facilities in Ukraine, primarily serving over 12,000 patients per month.
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