Mongolian healthcare workers visited Germany

Mongolian delegation visited to Essen, Germany on 19- 27 November 2016. The delegation included healthcare workers from the National Second Hospital, Zoonotic Disease Center, Second Maternity Hospital, Specialized Inspection Agency of Ulaanbaatar City, “Mungun Guur”, “Enerel Dent” private hospitals, Medclean LLC and MeshHp Project.

During the 8-day-visit, they attended theoretical and practical training on the following topics at the University Clinic of Essen:

- Generation of deionized water and sterilization steam
- Reprocessing and maintenance of surgical instruments
- Reprocessing and maintenance of flexible endoscopes
- Waste management
- Use of Personal protective equipment

Moreover, the delegation visited the Endoscopy Unit, CSSD, Central power plant, Waste processing area, Ventilation,Operation center of University Clinic of Essen and Health department of Essen city.

Also, they visited AESCULAP AKADEMIE in Bochum and were introduced B.Braun Company and its activities, hygiene standards and maintenance of surgical instruments and shared knowledge. The meeting was very informative and fruitful.

Additionally, training on “How to handle a Sterile Barrier System” from Stericlin company and “Preparation of instruments and problem in surface” from Dr Weigert company were organized for the delegation.

The delegation of Mongolian doctors visited the government of the City of Essen and had a meeting with Mr Jelinek, Deputy Mayor of Essen city.

The Mongolian group appreciated very much Prof.Walter Popp and Ms.Nouzha Maazouz for their great cooperation, support and effort for the Mongolian hospital hygiene and also their co-workers, fire brigade guys and friends who took excellent care of them during the visit.