This document is a module and resource on environmental cleaning and IPC for low- and middle-income countries. The Module and resources provide instructions, definitions, photographs, posters and specific illustrations of recommended practices. These materials can be converted to slides as appropriate and other necessary materials gathered and prepared in advance.
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WASH Fit version 2 in Arabic
WASH Fit Second edition is available now in Arabic language.
WASH in HCF_resources
This document includes the updated resources to support policy and practice of WASH in health care facilities.
WASH Fit version 2.0 in French
The WASH Fit Second Edition is now available in French
WASH FIT version 2.0 (in Ukrainian)
WASH Fit version 2.0 is available now in Ukrainian
EAH dans les Éstablissements de Santé: Ressources en français
Une liste de ressources compilées par la communauté de pratique.
Training Module for Health Staff in Healthcare Waste Management
This module addresses the waste management principles, waste management procedures for waste streams such as general waste, infectious waste, pathological waste, food waste and Covid -19 waste. Additionally, it describes the occupational health and safety of employees handling healthcare waste, the procedure of conducting waste audits and the legal aspects of healthcare waste management in Sri Lanka. This module can be used as a training guide as well as a handbook on healthcare waste management for health care workers in Sri Lanka.
8 Practical Steps for National Action on WASH in Health Care Facilities: Resources & Country Examples
To achieve universal coverage of WASH in health care facilities, WHO and UNICEF developed the 8 Practical Steps to help guide national action. This document outlines the existing resources for each of these steps, as well as providing examples from countries who have already achieved the step.
WASH Health Facility Data Exchange (WHdx)
A summary of the new WASH Health Facility Data Exchange (WHdx), an open data exchange platform which will provide stakeholders with a data repository and decision-making tools to more effectively take action on WASH in HCF.
Protocolo para evaluar la situación del agua, el saneamiento y la higiene en establecimientos de salud con atención a la resiliencia al clima
El objetivo de este protocolo es facilitar la evaluación de los establecimientos de salud de América Latina y el Caribe en lo relativo al agua potable, el alcantarillado y sanea- miento, la higiene, los residuos sólidos, la limpieza, la energía y el medio ambiente y la gestión y fuerza laboral. Representa la herramienta base para conocer la situación de los establecimientos de salud en los campos mencionados.