Analisis Pengendalian Vektor dan Binatang Pengganggu di Rumah Sakit Tentara Kota Pematangsiantar Tahun 2025

Abstract

Nosocomial infection is a serious problem in hospitals where transmission occurs directly, through object contamination, and vector intermediaries, one of which is cockroaches that carry antibiotic-resistant pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Therefore, vector and pests control is important to prevent the spread of these infections. This study aims to analyze the control of vectors and pests at Army Hospital Pematangsiantar City. This type of research is descriptive observational with objects as many as 7 rooms. The results showed that control was only handled by one officer from the field of environmental health who was assisted by a third party, namely cleaning service with 94.7% having never received training. Materials and equipment used include abate with the active ingredient Temephos, aerosol insecticides with the active ingredients Transflutrin, Prallethrin, and Cypermethrin, heat fogging machines, automatic rat traps, and cat catcher nets. Mosquito control is carried out by installing wire mesh on vents, cockroach control uses aerosol insecticides with the active ingredients Transflutrin, Prallethrin, and Cypermethrin, cat control uses a round net-shaped cat catcher with a frame and a long handle as a handle, and rat control uses salted fish bait installed in traps. Based on the evaluation of environmental health quality standards, Aedes aegypti, Culex, and cat larvae did not meet the requirements, while cockroaches and rats did. Overall, vector and pest control at Army Hospital Pematangsiantar City is not yet in accordance with Permenkes RI No. 2 of 2023 concerning Environmental Health and No. 7 of 2019 concerning Hospital Environmental Health. Suggestions to the Army Hospital Pematangsiantar City include organizing training, appointing a special person in charge of vector control, completing tools and materials, and collaborating with competent third parties.