Analysis of Implementation of Vector and Pest Control in Hospital

Abstract

Disease vector control in hospitals is an important aspect of environmental health management, because the presence of vectors such as mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, and rats can be a source of transmission of various nosocomial and community infectious diseases. Based on preliminary observations, signs of vector presence were found in hospitals such as the discovery of rat holes and even rats entering work rooms, nutritional installation corridors, the presence of mosquito larvae in open clean water reservoirs, there were also signs of cockroaches in the kitchen area, and there were still many flies in the garbage disposal. Cleaning of rooms and buildings that was not optimally carried out by responsible officers was evidenced by the achievement of the target which only reached 70% of the 100% target achievement. This became one of the problematic factors in vector control because dirty rooms and buildings became a breeding ground for vectors that endanger patients. The type of research used was qualitative research with descriptive methods. The data collection method was through observation and in-depth interviews with triangulation informants. While data analysis was carried out by means of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions/verification. Based on research results at Hospital X, it was discovered that disease vector and pest control measures have been implemented, including cold fogging, hot fogging, and the use of mosquito rackets. However, the hospital is not yet mosquito-free due to several factors, including the limited use of cold fogging. Fly vectors are still found in the garbage dump near the kitchen, despite the installation of fly traps. The cockroach control process has been completed and yielded satisfactory results, and has been effectively managed, so the vector is no longer visible. Rat vectors are still found in several service units and other rooms due to the continued access for rats. Meanwhile, cat vectors are no longer visible roaming the hospital environment. Hospital X needs to increase vector and pest control activities because they can have a negative impact on patients, their families, and staff.