The status of work-related coronavirus prevention measures and risk factors in hospitals

Background: Hospitals around the world, counting in our nation, are confronting many problems and challenges within the battle against coronavirus infection. The aim of this study was to design a checklist and determining the status of preventive measures and risk factors that taken to combat coronavirus in the hospital. Methods: : This cross-sectional and descriptive-analytical study was performed in Tabriz hospitals in Iran. A literature search was carried out in scientific databases. Based on the results of reviewing the texts and guidelines, a checklist was designed and validated to assess the status of occupational risk factors and prevention measures against coronavirus in hospitals. Results: : Results of study confirmed validity of checklists for assessment of status of coronavirus prevention measures in hospitals. There was no significant difference in occupational risk factors of Covid-19 between governmental, non-governmental public, private and military hospitals. The risk of Total of preventive and control measures between governmental and military hospitals, Private and non-governmental public were not statistically significant. Conclusions: : Hospital staff are more and more directly exposed to patients with Covid-19, the importance of preventive measures is doubled. This study can serve as a guide for occupational health professionals and other policymakers to improve the prevention and control of Covid-19 and even other infectious diseases in the future.