Infection Prevention and Control
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a scientific approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and health workers
what is infection?[edit | edit source]
An infection happens when germs enter the body, increase in number, and cause a reaction of the body.
how infection prevention and control will dilever its work?[edit | edit source]
using 5 main functions: Leadership, connecting and coordinating Campaigns and advocacy Technical guidance and implementation Capacity-building Measuring and learning
examples for infection control:[edit | edit source]
Hand hygiene Prevention of surgical site infections IPC to combat antimicrobial resistance Injection safety Burden of health care-associated infections Ebola response and recovery IPC country capacity-building Prevention of sepsis and catheter-associated bloodstream infections Prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections.(CAUTI) Isolation precautions Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) Intravascular catheter-related infection (BSI) Organ transplantation Surgical site infection (SSI) Norovirus Pneumonia prevention Dialysis Infection Control in Healthcare Personnel Post exposure Prophylaxis in Healthcare Workers
infection control for acute care hospitals[edit | edit source]
to assist in the assessment of infection control programs and practices in acute care hospitals
it s devided into 4 sections: Section 1: Facility Demographics Section 2: Infection Control Program and Infrastructure Section 3: Direct Observation of Facility Practices (optional) Section 4: Infection Control Guidelines and Other Resources
which will find a detailed information in the resources.
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Resources[edit | edit source]
https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/icar/hospital.pdf
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