Knowledge and Practice Regarding Healthcare Associated Infection Among Newly Appointed MBBS Interns Working in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Himachal Pradesh.

Introduction: Healthcare associated infection (HAI) are a matter of concern in the present world. With an endeavour to reduce HAIs, it is essential to educate the interns regarding HAIs, their spread and control measures to prevent them from spreading. With this background the present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice of Healthcare Associated Infections among MBBS interns in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (DRPGMC) Tanda, Himachal Pradesh. Material And Methods: Newly appointed MBBS interns were rst sensitized regarding HAIs and then a cross sectional questionnaire-based survey containing 30 questions were given via google forms to assess the awareness on healthcare associated infection. Result: Interns have better knowledge regarding HAIs but lack behind in practice. The study highlights the critical role of comprehensive Conclusion: training in infection control for medical interns. By identifying and addressing gaps in both knowledge and practice, healthcare institutions can enhance patient safety and reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections.