INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAMS

A typical infection control program implements procedures aimed at;

1. breaking the chain of infection

2. monitors and collects data on all infections; occurring in the

   institution, and

3. institutes special precautions; in the event of outbreaks of

   specific infection.

ELEMENTS OF AN EFFECTIVE INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAMS

1. Screening and Protection of HCWs

2. Infection Control Methods

3. Standard Precautions

4. Identification of Hazard and

   Minimizing the Risk

5. Evaluation, Incident Monitoring

   and Treatment of HCWs

6. Surveillance

7. Education and Training of HCWs

8. Research and Development

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