Gambaran Hasil Pemeriksaan Jumlah Angka Kuman pada Sampel Usap Lantai, Dinding, AC, Linen, dan Alat Steril di Rumah Sakit “X” Kabupaten Jember

Abstract

Objectives: Nosocomial infections are a major concern in hospital environments, influenced by microorganisms, transmission modes, and immunity. Research by Wah Goh et al. (2023) found 7,658 nosocomial infection cases from 1990-2022, with Indonesia having the highest prevalence (30.4%). Hospital sanitation plays a key role in preventing these infections. Biological parameters, determined through surface swab tests, help assess contamination levels in hospital environments.

 Methods: The type of study used is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach aimed at providing an overview of the objects observed without having a particular hypothesis. The study carried the aim of describing the number of germs in swab samples of floors, walls, air conditioners, linens and sterile equipment at "X" Hospital, Jember Regency.

 Results: Based on the test results of swab samples of floors, walls, air conditioning, linen and sterile equipment at Jember "X" Hospital, the results showed that germ numbers met the hospital's environmental health quality standards. The number of samples taken was 29 samples. The highest number of germs found on sterile dental equipment is 5 CFU/cm². The lowest germ number was 0 CFU/cm², namely on all wall samples, floors of the Infectious ICU and ER, as well as the AC in the CSSD Room.

 Conclusions: The germ levels in the sampled hospital areas met health quality standards, indicating that sanitation measures at “X” Hospital are effective. The highest contamination was limited and occurred on dental equipment, while other areas showed no detectable germs. Despite these positive findings, ongoing monitoring and strict hygiene practices are necessary to maintain cleanliness and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.