1. The document outlines the course structure and syllabus for an Introduction to Quality and Patient Safety course. It includes 6 units covering topics like quality assurance, infection prevention and control, biomedical waste management, and disaster preparedness. 2. The syllabus overview provides details on the number of lecture hours, pedagogy tools, and key concepts covered for each unit. Unit 3 specifically discusses infection control practices and sterilization techniques. 3. References and reading materials are listed, including textbooks on patient safety and quality control, as well as reference books and websites with further information on topics like biosensors and strategies for preventing healthcare-associated infections.