INFECTION CONTROL

DEPARTMENT

HEALTH CARE WORKERS

ORIENTATION

INTRODUCTION

I. Infection Control Department

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

Vision To be a leading center expressing

excellence in infection prevention and control in Saudi by striving consistently to reduce infection rate to the lowest possible level and promoting a safe environment for patients and Health Care Workers (HCWs).

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

Mission Implement the recommended infection

control guidelines throughout continuous care on the basis of hospital surveillance, education and training of Health Care Workers (HCW), promoting research and continuous quality improvement.

Valuesa- Islamic Ethic Code b. Excellencec-Teamwork d. Honestye-Transparency & accountability f. Lifelong

learning

Responsibilities

1. Minimize Hospital Acquired Infection

2. Healthy Environment for Patients,Visitors,HCW

3. HCW- post-exposure prophylaxis

4. Education

5. Notification

6. HCW immunization

7. Surveillance

8. Outbreak Management

9. Waste Management

10.Antimicrobial Policy

11.Coordination to MOH

12.Product Evaluation

TYPES OF INFECTION Community-acquired Present or incubating at the time of

admission to hospital until 48-72 h.  Health Care - Associated (nosocomial)

An infection that is acquired after 48 to 72 hours of admission or within a defined period after hospital discharge.

We following epidemiological NHSN criteria for all HAI.

CHAIN OF INFECTION

CATEGORIES OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION

1. Surgical Site Infection 2. Pneumonia 3. Urinary Tract Infection 4. Bacteremia 5. Device Related Infection (VAP-

CLABSI-CA UTI ) 6. Gastro – intestinal Tract Infection

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