Table 3 Infrastructure elements
SN | Basic Infrastructure | Definitions |
|---|---|---|
1. | Physical infrastructure | Functioning building including latrines |
2. | Equipment  • Building or infrastructure repair  • Equipment processing | System for maintenance and repair of buildings or infrastructure |
3. | Infection control  • Availability of infection control items  • Adequate disposal system for infectious waste | Availability of soap, running water, sharp box, latex gloves and disinfectant Collection of disposal of infectious waste No unprotected waste observed |
4. | Referral system means | Presence of ambulances Presence of a reliable means of communication |
5 | Distance from the district council headquarters/Distance to the nearest health facilities | Less than 10 km Between 5 km -10kms More than 10 kms |
6. | Safe Surgery performance | Presence of functioning operating theatre |
7. | Catchment population | Number of people who are served by the health facilities |