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Clean water availability is an essential component of hospital hygiene and sanitation operations, including hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, linen management, food sanitation, and infection prevention. RSUD Sumbersari Bantul Metro Selatan still relies on one bore well and has limited water storage without a permanent backup source. This study aimed to analyze the adequacy of clean water quantity and quality in supporting hygiene and sanitation operations at RSUD Sumbersari Bantul Metro Selatan in 2026. This study used a descriptive analytic design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, water discharge and consumption measurement, document review, and laboratory examination of clean water samples. The analysis compared water availability, water demand, unit-based distribution needs, and water quality with the standards of Ministry of Health Regulation Number 2 of 2023. The results showed that during January-March 2026, the hospital served 154 inpatients and 1,028 outpatients and had 151 staff members. The total clean water requirement was 715.44 m3/90 days, while the available water was only 414.00 m3/90 days, fulfilling 57.87% of the required amount. The average daily need was 7.95 m3/day, compared with the availability of 4.60 m3/day. High-risk service units, particularly inpatient care, emergency services, intensive care, CSSD, isolation, maternity care, laundry, and nutrition services, require priority water distribution. Laboratory testing found Escherichia coli and total coliform at 19 CFU/100 ml each, exceeding the required standard of 0 CFU/100 ml. In conclusion, the quantity and microbiological quality of clean water at RSUD Sumbersari Bantul have not adequately supported optimal hygiene and sanitation operations.

The hospital laundry installation is a non-medical supporting unit with a high risk of occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards due to direct exposure to chemicals, machinery, and contaminated linen. Potential hazards in this unit include physical (heat, noise), chemical (detergents and disinfectants), biological (viruses and bacteria from linen), and ergonomic (improper working posture) risks. This study is a descriptive quantitative research with a semi-quantitative approach. The aim is to identify, assess, evaluate, and control OHS risks in the laundry unit. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document review with seven laundry staff members. Risk assessment was conducted using a risk matrix based on the AS/NZS 4360:2004 standard. The results show that several risks ranged from low to very high levels, including infection from linen, chemical exposure, noise, and injury from machinery. Risk control measures implemented include applying the hierarchy of controls, starting from elimination, substitution, engineering controls, Administratif controls, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). It is concluded that improvements in supervision, staff training, and facility upgrades are necessary to minimize occupational accidents in the laundry installation.

This study aims to improve digital money literacy among the community of Kineppen Village, Munte District, Karo Regency, through education and the implementation of the QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) payment system. The research utilized a descriptive qualitative approach, incorporating field observations, interviews, and direct mentoring with four local businesses: Ayam Penyet Pak Lek, Warkop Aim Tigander, Oke Laundry Kineppen, and Pangkas Singarimbun. The findings show that two businesses, Ayam Penyet Pak Lek and Pangkas Singarimbun, successfully adopted QRIS, leading to smoother transactions and increased customer trust. However, the other two businesses, Warkop Aim Tigander and Oke Laundry Kineppen, still face challenges in adopting the system due to limited internet access and deep-rooted traditional cash payment habits. Despite these barriers, the program significantly enhanced the digital literacy of local entrepreneurs, raising their awareness and readiness to participate in the village’s digital economy. This study emphasizes the importance of continuous support and access to technology in fostering the broader adoption of digital payment systems, particularly in rural areas where technological access may still be limited

Strengthening the family economy through the development of productive household-based businesses is an important strategy in supporting sustainable rural community development. This approach is considered effective because it utilizes the potential of local resources and involves the active role of family members, especially housewives, in economic activities. One form of business that is relatively easy to implement is the production of hygienic laundry soap, considering the simple manufacturing process, affordable production costs, and has a relatively stable level of market need and demand. These conditions make this business an opportunity to be developed as a productive household economic activity. This study aims to analyze the implementation of home-based hygienic laundry soap production training and examine its impact on improving the skills and economic independence of housewives in Jambur Village, Padang Matinggi . The focus of the study is directed at the training process, the level of understanding of participants, and changes in attitudes and economic capabilities after participating in the activity. The approach used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method, which allows researchers to obtain an in-depth picture of the program implementation and participants' experiences. Data collection techniques are carried out through direct observation, interviews with participants and related parties, and documentation of activities to support research data. The research results show that the training on making hygienic laundry soap had a positive impact on improving the knowledge and skills of housewives in producing safe, hygienic, and marketable soap. Participants not only understood the production stages but also learned how to make soap independently. Furthermore, the training fostered entrepreneurial motivation and awareness of home-based business opportunities, thereby opening up opportunities to increase family income. Therefore, this training program significantly contributes to women's empowerment and strengthening family economies at the village level through the development of productive, home-based businesses.