Table 2.
Characteristics of healthcare facilities in the program area.
| Healthcare facility characteristic | Sample size |
|---|---|
| Water source | |
| Onsite borehole or tubewell | 17 (50%) |
| Offsite borehole or tubewell | 9 (26%) |
| Dug well | 5 (15%) |
| Delivered by cart or tanker | 2 (6%) |
| Offsite piped supply | 1 (3%) |
| Facility has a water tower | 7 (21%) |
| Facility tests water for microbial contamination | 0 (0%) |
| Facility has at least one improved toilet available | 30 (88%) |
| Method of sharps waste disposal | |
| Burning in a dedicated incinerator or burner | 17 (50%) |
| Open burning in an unprotected area | 8 (25%) |
| Open burning in a protected pit | 5 (15%) |
| Transported and disposed offsite | 4(12%) |
| Facility always has soap available for handwashing | 15 (44%) |
| Facility always has gloves available for patient care | 24 (71%) |