The infection control committee has several main functions:
1. Surveilling and preventing nosocomial infections through monitoring, investigating outbreaks, evaluating products, and developing infection control procedures.
2. Providing guidance on new hospital procedures and equipment to minimize infection risks.
3. Educating staff on safe practices through orientation, procedures, meetings, and addressing issues.
4. Creating and standardizing infection control procedures throughout the hospital.
Hospital infection control programs can help healthcare organizations monitor and improve practices, identify risks and proactively establish policies to prevent the spread of infections
Hospital acquired infections: The different common sources of infection, their routes of spread and the growing antimicrobial resistance. Also includes a discussion on hospital Infection prevention and control guidelines and the universal and standard precautions.
Hospital infection control programs can help healthcare organizations monitor and improve practices, identify risks and proactively establish policies to prevent the spread of infections
Hospital acquired infections: The different common sources of infection, their routes of spread and the growing antimicrobial resistance. Also includes a discussion on hospital Infection prevention and control guidelines and the universal and standard precautions.
updated guidelines of hospital infection control, as mentioned in the ppt. its not all the guidelines but yes a brief overview and for further details refer to hospital infection control guidelines pdf.which is available in my uploads.
Material management in hospital and community servicesKULDEEP VYAS
Material management is a methodical technique that includes planning strategies, systemizing and regulating the flow of material from procurement till the point of disembarkation.
It is the process of coordination and controlling the activities in an organization. It includes the responsibility of purchasing the materials, their scheduling from supply or from other internal sources, their handling, storage and movement through the organization, and their delivery.
students can aware of role of administer in infection control for nurses as it is vary important for them to learn and know in the detail.in a era of more infection spreads in health care institutions
Inpatient Department consists of a wards with Nursing Station,Beds, and all other facilities & services necessary for good patient care. It is one of the important aspects of hospital as every ratios and calculation for hospital planning and designing process.
Antibiotic policy and trends in antibiotic policy,
References
Infection control: Basic concepts and practices, 2nd edn.
www.cdc.org
Antibiotics guide: choices for common infections
Chennai Declaration
updated guidelines of hospital infection control, as mentioned in the ppt. its not all the guidelines but yes a brief overview and for further details refer to hospital infection control guidelines pdf.which is available in my uploads.
Material management in hospital and community servicesKULDEEP VYAS
Material management is a methodical technique that includes planning strategies, systemizing and regulating the flow of material from procurement till the point of disembarkation.
It is the process of coordination and controlling the activities in an organization. It includes the responsibility of purchasing the materials, their scheduling from supply or from other internal sources, their handling, storage and movement through the organization, and their delivery.
students can aware of role of administer in infection control for nurses as it is vary important for them to learn and know in the detail.in a era of more infection spreads in health care institutions
Inpatient Department consists of a wards with Nursing Station,Beds, and all other facilities & services necessary for good patient care. It is one of the important aspects of hospital as every ratios and calculation for hospital planning and designing process.
Antibiotic policy and trends in antibiotic policy,
References
Infection control: Basic concepts and practices, 2nd edn.
www.cdc.org
Antibiotics guide: choices for common infections
Chennai Declaration
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Introduction of the Paper
Background
According to various reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a significant number of lives are lost each passing year due to the spread of infections in hospitals that could otherwise have been prevented. 3 Therefore, effort geared towards understanding infection control plays a significant role in reducing the otherwise unnecessary loss of lives. Infection control entails the power to directly prevent or determine the spread of infections with the aim of avoiding it. 4 Indeed, the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms has far-reaching consequences. While so much has been done to prevent its spread, there is still a lot more to be done. This research paper intends to focus on Healthcare-associated Infections and how it can be prevented if not eliminated altogether.
Statement of the Problem
Healthcare-Associated Infections are a common occurrence in the modern healthcare setting resulting in huge financial losses and loss of lives. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Healthcare Promotion (ODPHP), these are infections that patients contract while receiving treatment in a medical facility. Percival, Suleman, Vuotto & Donelli, (2015) pointed out that its prevalence is as a result of the employment of invasive devices and procedures meant to treat patients and to help them recover. 6 While most of them are accidental in nature, they still remain to be seen as accidents that could have been prevented. The US government, through the establishment of Healthy People 2020 and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have taken a lead role in spreading the news on infection control. To that effect, recent research reveals that there could be a 70% reduction in infections by implementing existing prevention practices. This translates to a financial benefit estimated to be $31.5 billion in medical cost savings (ODPHP, 2019). Understanding these prevention measures should, therefore, be a priority to all healthcare practitioners. That is why this research study intends to shade more light on nosocomial infections. These are infections that occur within 48 hours upon admission into a hospital. They can also occur in three days of discharge or 30 days of operation. They affect one in every 10 patients admitted in a hospital. 5, 7
The rationale for addressing the issue
Addressing this issue is important to the health sector from a political, social as well as environmental perspective. As a matter of fact, its impact will be on a short term, interim basis and long term basis. Politically, health has always been a major subject of concern as it is used by voters to determine how best an administration has taken care of their needs. Establishing an infection contro.
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The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
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Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
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1. FUNCTIONING OF INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE
*Dr.T.V.Rao MD
PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE
The main purpose, its main function is to prevent and control nosocomial infections. That is
accomplished in a variety of ways some of which include: surveillance of nosocomial infections,
product evaluation in particular the anti-septic’s and chemical used in the Hospitals , investigation of
infection outbreaks and infection including the reasons associated with surgical site infections ,
development of infection control procedures for all departments, staff and patient education,
medical waste management, etc.
How Does the Infection Control Committee Prevent and Control Infection?
Successful prevention and control of infection requires careful planning.
PLANNING – 1 The Infection Control Committee is actively involved with the planning and
implementation of new procedures that pose a potential infection control risk. For example, it may
provide guidance for the set-up of a new operation theatres and remodelling of Operation theatres
an endoscopy lab or the implementation of a new procedure. Its role in the planning process is to
examine the proposal, identify potential areas of concern, and recommend a course of action that
provides the best method of infection control.
Infection Control Committee
Membership—
Doctors
General physician
Infectious disease specialist
Surgeon
Clinical microbiologist
Infection control nurse
Representatives from other relevant departments
Laboratory
Housekeeping
Pharmacy and central supply
Administration
2 Sterilization and Disinfection practices. The committee also may provide input into the selection of
chemical infection agents used to manage the environment, such as detergents and disinfectants. It
may also provide input into the selection of equipment used to process instruments and accessories
in CSSD. The multidisciplinary composition of the committee makes it an ideal place to examine new
product and procedure proposals from several aspects.
2. 3 MONITORING. The Infection Control Committee also monitors infectious processes within the
health care facility. They track nosocomial infections and incidents that have the potential to cause
infections. They review infection control statistics from the facility in an effort to minimize risk,
identify problem areas, and implement corrective actions. When infections do occur, the committee
undertakes epidemiological investigations to determine the cause of the problem and recommends
the necessary education or changes in protocols.
4 EDUCATION: Finally, as an integral part of its leadership, the committee must take an active role
in staff education. It involves regular orientation on safe procedures which can reduce infections
that role may be a hands-on approach or it may be an advisory role in partnership with the facility's
education department. However it functions, the committee must set direction for staff education
and validation of that education. The education process should address at least two specific areas.
The first area should be that of general infection control education. This is usually accomplished
through an annual education program designed for all employees. This program is designed to
provide the groundwork for general infection control protocols, which create a safe environment for
both patients and employees. Information such as standard blood borne pathogen education, etc. is
covered in these programs.
5 CREATING STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURES Standardize infection control procedures
throughout the facility so that the same level of care is provided in all departments. This
standardization helps to control and maintain the facility's environment and ensures that patients
receive the same level of infection control in all areas. For example, the Infection Control Committee
may take steps to ensure that the standard for instruments used in invasive procedures performed
outside of the OR is the same as invasive procedures performed within the OR
6 Along with providing or recommending formal educational opportunities, the Infection
Control Committee communicates with employees through the use of procedures. The committee is
responsible to maintain written infection control procedures, which should be available to all
employees. The committee also provides guidance for the prevention of incidents through other
established informational channels within the facility. When problems arise, the committee will
provide specific direction to a department or departments that details corrective actions that are
deemed necessary. The committee will meet regularly, and its meeting minutes should be available
upon request.
7 TO MAKE THE PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL. The purpose of the Infection Control Committee is
simple: to prevent and control infection. Achieving that goal requires the skills and input of the many
health care disciplines that serve on the committee and the cooperation of all employees. The
Infection Control Committee is designed to provide clear direction to help everyone create and
maintain a safe environment.
8 AUDITING The Department of Microbiology will Audit and present the Incidence and
Prevalence of Multi drug resistant strains in the Hospital the effective measures will be suggested
with conscience of the Coordinating committee
9 INFECTION CONTROL NURSE - The role of the Infection control Nurse has unlimited potential to
make the program a great success with continuous vigilance on matters related to infection and
active role I educating the paramedical staff on safe practices
3. 10 Standard Operating procedures – The respective departments will create and implement
standard operative guidelines as recommended by WHO and CDC and National Institute of health
(NIH) or any other suggested
11 Maintaining of Registry on Needle Stick injuries, outbreaks of infection and
Implementation of Universal Health precautions.
Ref Adopted from 1 Infection Control Committee by Farrah Lee, BSN, and Natalie Lind, ACE
2 WHO, and US AID guidelines on Safe hospital practices
A Primary Draft for implementation at Hospitals
I wish to welcome any suggestions for improving the quality of services
*Dr.T.V.Rao MD Professor of Microbiology, Convener Infection Control committee, Travancore
Medical College Kollam India