Infection Control

[Audio] INFECTION CONTROL. WARD 10. Infection Control.

[Audio] Understanding Infection Control Effective infection control is crucial in preventing healthcare-associated infections, protecting patients and healthcare workers, and reducing the overall burden of infectious diseases. Understanding Infection Control Key Concepts Infection control involves practices and procedures to prevent the spread of infections, including proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. Principles It is guided by the principles of breaking the chain of infection, minimizing exposure, and promoting a safe environment for all individuals. importance Effective infection control is crucial in preventing healthcare-associated infections, protecting patients and healthcare workers, and reducing the overall burden of infectious diseases..

[Audio] Modes of Transmission, Isolations INCLUDES Contact droplet droplet and contact Airborne airborne and contact Halla fi balgang.

[Audio] Preventive measures MOST IMPORTANT Hand Hygiene Regular handwashing or using alcohol-based sanitizers is essential in preventing the spread of infections. PPE Wearing appropriate PPE, such as gloves, masks, and gowns, can protect against exposure to infectious agents Environmental Controls Implementing environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols is vital for reducing the risk of contamination and transmission..

[Audio] HAND WASHING IS 40-60 SECONDS HAND RUB IS 20-30 SECONDS.

[Audio] WHAT ARE THE 5 MOMENTS OF HAND HYGIENE?????? WHO CAN GIVE A TRY? IN 5 4 3 2 1 ALWAYS REMEMBER THE KEY WORDS BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE TOUCHING THE PATIENT BEFORE CLEAN/ASEPTIC PROCEDURE AFTER BODY FLUID EXPOSURE RISK AFTER TOUCHING THE PATIENT AFTER TOUCHING THE PATIENT SURROUNDINGS.

[Audio] PROPER DONNING AND DOFFING PPE LETS SEE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE IT LATER ON.

[Audio] Infection Control in Healthcare Settings Srategies Healthcare facilities employ specific strategies, such as isolation precautions, to prevent the spread of infections among patients and healthcare workers Protocols Strict adherence to protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical equipment and surfaces is critical in healthcare settings. Monitoring Continuous surveillance, outbreak investigations, and monitoring of healthcare-associated infections are essential components of infection control in healthcare settings..

[Audio] Challenges and Best Practices Best Practices Implementing comprehensive education and training programs, maintaining surveillance systems, and accessing up-to-date guidelines are crucial for effective infection control. Common Challenges Challenges in infection control may include staff compliance, resource limitations, and the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms. I REPEAT STAFF COMPLIANCE IS BADLY NEEDED.

[Audio] IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATIONS REGARDING INFECTION CONTROL YOU CAN OPEN INTRANET Go to regulations Manuals Infection control guidelines.

[Audio] Infection control guidelines includes the following POLICY STANDARD INFECTION CONTROL POLICIES ISOLATION PROCEDURES INFECTION CONTROL POLICIES RELATED TO SPECIFIC DISEASE POLICIES RELATED TO TUBERCOLOSIS EMPLOYEE AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH INFECTION CONTROL POLICIES IB SPECIAL SITUATIONS SPECIFIC INTER-DEPARTMENTAL GUIEDLINES SUPPORT SERVICES PREVENTION OF HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS.

[Audio] Always remember Infection control is fundamental for safeguarding public health, and its effective implementation requires a multi-faceted approach encompassing education, compliance, and vigilance..

[Audio] SIMPLE TAKE AWAY SAFE HANDS CAN SAVE LIVES.

[Audio] AGAIN WARD 10 LETS BE THE MODEL. BE A MODEL.

[Audio] THANK YOU From: ACUTE RESPIRATORY UNIT –WARD 10 INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE MWUAAHH MWUUAAH TSUP TSUP.