24 ×7 Bed to Bed immunization of newborn at tertiary care hospital at JLN Medical College Ajmer, Rajasthan – Best Practice
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Routine immunization is a key child survival intervention. Accumulated evidences suggest that “Supportive Supervision” improves the quality of health care services. Aims and ObjectiveThe present practice aims to cover 100% newborn at tertiary care hospital and improvement of knowledge of Routine Immunization among beneficiaries. Materials and MethodsWe have initiated 24×7 bed to bed immunizations of all new born as extension of Immunization Services at Tertiary Care Hospital „Rajkiya Mahilla Chikitslya‟ JLN Medical College and Hospital Ajmer. This is the best health promoting practice of the deptt. of Community Medicine, JLN Medical College Ajmer. Our 2-3 first line health worker/public health nurses visit Rajkiya Mahilla Chikitslya to reach out all the new born for the birth dose of OPV-0, HepB-0 and BCG-0. ResultsWe have achieved >95% vaccination coverage of all institutional deliveries thereby contributing towards reduction in neonatal mortality in the district. Conclusion and RecommendationA committed vehicular support, dedicated front line staff, establishing cold chain point at tertiary care hospital, unending availability of vaccines and equipments shall go a long way to achieve 100% coverage of all the institutional deliveries.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Renu Bedi, Dr. Devraj Rao, Dr. Bharat Meharda, Dr. Arshiya Bharti, Dr. Teena Gupta
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