Evaluating infection prevention and control implementation in hospitals of underdeveloped region of China using the standardized WHO-IPCAF tool

While the overall IPCAF scores of secondary and tertiary hospitals in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region were relatively high, but more than half of the secondary hospitals demonstrated only intermediate or basic IPC implementation capabilities. This study elucidates the adoption status of the WHO-recommended IPC core components in a underdeveloped region of mainland China, thereby addressing a significant evidence gap in this field and providing a basis for targeted interventions and policy development.