Prevention of Nosocomial Bacteremia Among Zambian Neonates

All enrolled neonates admitted to the NICU during the implementation and intervention periods will undergo CHG bathing (sparing head and face) at the time of admission at and thereafter once weekly.

Alcohol hand rub will be produced in the hospital pharmacy and will be readily available in the NICU (via wall-mounted dispensers) throughout the intervention period. Hand hygiene among NICU physicians and nurses will actively be promoted through the intervention period.

All NICU healthcare workers will receive infection prevention training which will involve structure training on HH, universal precautions, neonatal skin antisepsis and peripheral IV placement and line care.

Infection control practice reminders will be sent to NICU healthcare workers on a daily basis via SMS messages.