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Compliance with infection control hygiene monitoring

The district health authorities advise and monitor the implementation of and compliance with hygiene regulations in medical facilities.

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Detailed description

The district health departments advise on and monitor the implementation of and compliance with hygiene regulations in hospitals, outpatient surgery facilities, day clinics, doctor's offices, dentist's offices and other medical practices where invasive procedures are carried out. The same applies to preventive or rehabilitation facilities where a hospital-specific hygiene regulation is in place.
comparable medical care is provided. (Ambulance services, emergency services, alternative practitioners, podiatrists, and, for example, in daycare centers, shared accommodation, tattoo, piercing and permanent make-up studios)

 

Information

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Documents required

Documentation from the areas of hygiene plans, employee training, equipment maintenance, nosocomial infections (hospital infections). Further documents may be required. It is therefore recommended to contact the responsible authority in advance if necessary.

Please note

The activities of the health authority include, among other things, advising the facilities, regular routine monitoring, inspections due to complaints or special questions, and assessment of building plans.

When it comes to infection control monitoring by the health department, the focus is on providing advice.
The inspection is carried out on a random basis; in very rare cases, citizens' reports of hygiene deficiencies are the reason for an inspection.

The advice provided by the health department includes the design of the hygiene plan, the use of suitable disinfectants, but also the safe handling of medical products from an infection hygiene perspective.

Deadlines

There is no need to pay attention to the deadlines.

Processing time

Short term.

Fees

No.

Legal basis


  • Section 36 Protection against infection in certain institutions, companies and people; Authorization to issue ordinances - Act for the prevention and control of infectious diseases in humans (Infection Protection Act - IfSG)

  • § 13 Compliance with Infection Hygiene - Law on the Public Health Service in Hamburg (Hamburgisches Gesundheitsdienstgesetz - HmbGDG) of July 18, 2001

  • the Hamburg Ordinance for the Prevention of Communicable Diseases (Hygiene Ordinance)

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Last updated: 15.01.2025