INFECTION and PREVENTION CONTROL:
– Healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) occur worldwide
– They affect both developed and resource-poor countries
– Infections acquired in healthcare are among the major causes of death and increased morbidity among hospitalized patients
– They are a significant burden both for the patient and for public health
This program provides:
– Basics & Advanced knowledge needed to practice infection Control
– Practical tools to apply best practices in the infection control field
– How to conduct Surveillance System in your Facility
– How to deal with Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
– How to conduct infections statistics
– How to conduct outbreak Investigation
– Types of the Isolation Precautions & how to apply
Contents:
-General Principles Of Infection Control Practices
Definitions, Concepts, and Importance of IP&C. – Dialysis – Infection Prevention and Control Program – Hand Hygiene – Organizational Structure and components – Aseptic Technique – Personal Protective equipment – Environmental Cleaning – Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization – Pneumonia – Isolation Precautions – Surgical Site Infection – Intravascular Device Infection – Urinary Tract Infection – General Principles of Epidemiology – Surveillance – Outbreak Investigation – Occupational Health – Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens – Intensive Care – Emergency Preparedness and Management – Operating Theatres – Antimicrobials and Resistance – Endoscopy – Cardiac Catheterization and electrophysiology – Ambulatory Care.
– Infection Control Practices in Specific Healthcare Departments
Laboratory & Blood Bank Services – Outpatient services – Dental Services – Pharmacy Services – Imaging Services & Radiation Oncology – Interventional Radiology – Laundry, Patient Linens, Textiles & Uniforms – Waste Management – Maintenance and Engineering – Assessment of the whole course.