The document discusses the need for an infection control committee and outlines its proposed responsibilities. It describes different types of infections that can be acquired in a hospital setting. It also summarizes the key components of an infection control program, including surveillance, preventative activities, staff training, and an infection control manual. The roles of the infection control team and committee are defined in establishing standards and policies to minimize hospital-acquired infections.

1. Dr.T.V.Rao MD
INFECTION CONTROL
COMMITTEE
NEED CONSTITUTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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2.  Patient may acquire infection before admission to the
hospital = Community acquired infection.
 Patient may get infected inside the hospital = Nosocomial
infection.
 It includes infections
not present nor incubating at admission,
infections that appear more than 48 hours after
admission,
those acquired in the hospital but appear after
discharge
also occupational infections among staff.
THE RISK OF INFECTION IS ALWAYS
PRESENT IN EVERY HOSPITAL
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3. INFECTION
• Definition: Injurious contamination of body or parts of the
body by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and rickettsia or by
the toxin that they may produce.
 Infection may be local or generalized and spread throughout
the body.
 Once the infectious agent enters the host it begins to
proliferate and reacts with the defense mechanisms of the
body producing infection symptoms and signs: pain, swelling,
redness, functional disorders, rise in temperature and pulse
rate and leukocytosis.
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4. FREQUENCY OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION
 Nosocomial infections occur worldwide.
 The incidence is about 5-8% of
hospitalized patients, 1/3 of which is
preventable.
 The highest frequencies are in East
Mediterranean and South-East Asia.
 A high frequency of N.I. is evidence of
poor quality health service delivered.
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5. FACTORS INFLUENCING N.I.
The microbial agent
Patient susceptibility
Environmental factors
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6. TRANSMISSION
• Where do nosocomial infection come
from?
 Endogenous infection: When normal
patient flora change to pathogenic bacteria
because of change of normal habitat,
damage of skin and inappropriate antibiotic
use. About 50% of N.I. Are caused by this
way.
 Exogenous cross-infection: Mainly
through hands of healthcare workers,
visitors, patients.

7. CRITERIA OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS

8. INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
The important components are :
1) Basic measures i.e. standard and additional
precautions
2) Education and training of healthcare workers
3) Protection of healthcare workers e.g.
immunization
4) Identification of hazards and minimizing risks
5) Routine practices such as aseptic techniques,
handling and use of blood and blood products,
waste management, use of single use devices
6) Surveillance
7) Incident monitoring
8) Research
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9. BASICS OF INFECTION CONTROL
 Prevention of nosocomial infection is the
responsibility of all individuals and services
provided by healthcare setting.
 To practice good asepsis, one should always
know: what is dirty, what is clean, what is
sterile and keep them separate.
 Hospital policies & procedures are applied
to prevent spread of infection in hospital.
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10. GOALS FOR INFECTION CONTROL AND
HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
There are three principal goals for hospital
infection control and prevention programs:
1. Protect the patients
2. Protect the health care workers, visitors,
and others in the healthcare environment.
3. Accomplish the previous two goals in a cost
effective and cost efficient manner,
whenever possible.
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11. INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE
1. Review and approve surveillance and prevention program
2. Identify areas for intervention
3. To assess and promote improved practice at all levels of
health facility.
4. To ensure appropriate staff training
5. Safety management
• 6 Development of policies for the prevention and control of
infection
• 7. To develop its own infection control manual
• 8. Monitor and evaluate the performance of program
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12. FUNCTION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
The provision of an effective infection control
program (ICP) is a key to the quality and a reflection
of the overall standard of care provided by the health
care institution.
The growth in ICP has been paralleled by the
establishment and growth of a number of
professional and governmental organizations which
focus on NI prevention and control such as (APIC,
SHEA, CDC, HICPAC).
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13. INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
(ICP)
In the majority of countries ICP, typically
operates on two levels: an executive body –
the infection control team (ICT) – and an
advisory body to the hospital management
– the infection control committee (ICC) –
which adopts the ‘legislative’ role of policy
making.
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14. InfectionConrtolTeam Infectioncontrolcommittee Infectioncontrolmanual
HospitalProgram
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15. INFECTION CONTROL TEAM
• The optimal structure varies with hospitals
types, needs and resources.
• Hospital can appoint epidemiologist or
infectious disease specialist,
microbiologist to work as infection control
physician.
• Infection control nurse who is interested and
has experience in infection control issues.
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16. INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE
 It is a multidisciplinary committee responsible for
monitoring program policies implementation and
recommend corrective actions.
 It includes representatives from different concerned
hospital departments & management. They meet
bimonthly.
 It establishes standards for patient care, it reviews
and assesses IC reports and identifies areas of
intervention.
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17. INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE (CONT):
The membership of the hospital ICC should reflect the spectrum of
clinical services and administrative arrangements of the health care
facility. As a minimum, the committee should include:
1. Chief executive, or hospital administrator or his/her nominated
representative.
2. ICD or hospital microbiologist (chairperson).
3. Infection Control Nurse (ICN).
4. Infectious Diseases Physician (if available)
5. Director of nursing or his representative.
6. Occupational Health Physician (if available).
7. Representative from the major clinical specialties.
8. Additionally representatives of any other department (pharmacy,
central supply, maintenance, housekeeping…etc) may be invited as
necessary
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18. TEAM MEMBERS TO BE AUTHOURSIED
Team should have authority to manage an
effective control program.
Team should have a direct reporting with senior
administration.
Infection control team members or are
responsible for day-to-day functions of IC and
preparing the yearly work plan.
They should be expert and creative in their job.
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19. THE ICC HAS THE FOLLOWING TASKS:
• To review and approve the annual plan for
infection control
• To review and approve the infection control
policies.
• To support the IC team and direct resources to
address problems as identified
• To ensure availability of appropriate supplies
• To review epidemiological surveillance data and
identify area for intervention.
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20. THE ICC HAS THE FOLLOWING TASKS (CONT):
• To assess and promote improved
practice at all levels of the health care
facility
• To ensure appropriate training in
infection control and safety.
• To review risks associated with new
technology and new devices prior to
their approval for use.
• To review and provide input into an
outbreak investigation
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21. INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE (ICC):
The hospital ICC is charged with the responsibility for
the planning, evaluation of evidenced-based
practice and implementation, prioritization and
resource allocation of all matters relating to
infection control.
The ICC must have a reporting relationship directly to
either administration or the medical staff to
promote ICP visibility and effectiveness. The ICC
should meet regularly (monthly) according to local
need
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22. THE ROLE OF INFECTION CONTROL TEAM :
• To develop an annual infection control plan with clearly
defined objective.
• To develop written policies and procedures including
regular evaluation and update.
• To supervise and monitor daily practices of patient care
designed to prevent infection.
• To ensure availability of appropriate supplies
• To organize an epidemiological surveillance program
(particularly in high risk areas for early detection of
outbreak).
• To educate all grades of staff in infection control policy,
practice and procedures
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23. THE ROLE OF ICN
 Identify, investigate and monitor infections,
hazardous practice and procedures
 Participate in the preparation of documents
relating to service specifications and quality
standards.
 Participate in training and educational
programs and in membership of relevant
committees where infection control input is
needed
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24. • Active surveillance
(Prevalence and incidence
studies)
• Targeted surveillance (site,
unit, priority-oriented)
• Appropriately trained
investigators
• Standardized methodology
• Risk- adjusted rates for
comparisons
KEY POINTS IN SURVEILLANCE

25. • Automated laboratory,
pharmacy and HIS data
integration
Detection of pathogenic
microorganisms
Sending of alerts in real time
Increased productivity.
Calculation of Infection
Incidence
Rates Generation of
statistical data in real time
HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGIC CONTROL
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26. INFECTION CONTROL MANUAL
Every Hospital should have a nosocomial
infection prevention manual compiling
recommended instructions and practices
for patient care.
This manual should be developed and
updated in a timely manner by the
infection control team.
It is to be reviewed and accepted by
infection control committee.

27. Surveillance PreventiveActivities StaffTraining
ProgramComponents
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28. SCOPE OF INFECTION CONTROL
Aiming at preventing spread of infection:
Standard precautions: these measures must
be applied during every patient care, during
exposure to any potentially infected material or
body fluids as blood and others.
Components:
A. Hand washing.
B. Barrier precautions.
C. Sharp disposal.
D. Handling of contaminated material.
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29. • Model good hand
washing/hand hygiene
practices
• ˙ Encourage others to do
the same
• ˙ Maintain hand hygiene
supplies for your area
• ˙ Maintain soap and paper
products for your area
MAKE YOUR HOSPITAL A MODEL FOR HAND
WASHING
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30.  Hand washing is the single
most effective precaution
for prevention of infection
transmission between
patients and staff.
 Hand washing with plain
soap is mechanical removal
of soil and transient
bacteria (for 10- 15 sec.)
 Hand antisepsis is removal
& destroy of transient flora
using anti-microbial soap
or alcohol based hand rub
(for 60 sec.)
HAND WASHING
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31. INFECTION CONTROL IS RESPONSIBILITY OF ???
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32. DO NOT FORGET IT IS EVERYONE'S
RESPONSIBILITY
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33. HAVE A VISION FOR CREATING BETTER
HOSPITALS
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Programme created by Dr.T.V.Rao MD for
basic Infection control Programme in
Developing world
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