Table 2 IPC/WASH-related critical conditions and subconditions
Critical condition | Subcondition |
|---|---|
Water | Water source type; water availability; distance to water source; additional water considerations |
Sanitation | Sanitation type; functional sanitation; private sanitation; meets the needs of women; meets the needs of staff; meets the needs of people with limited mobility; additional sanitation considerations |
Hygiene | Hand hygiene stations near toilets; hand hygiene stations near points of care; water, soap, and/or alcohol-based hand rub; additional hand hygiene considerations |
Waste management, cleaning | Waste segregation; sharps disposal/treatment; infectious waste disposal/treatment; protocols on cleaning; training on cleaning responsibilities; additional waste management, cleaning considerations |
IPC supplies | Disinfectants; gloves; sterile instruments; additional IPC supplies considerations |
IPC core components* | IPC guidelines; education and training; surveillance; monitoring IPC practices; additional IPC considerations |