HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES -KSIHFW
Infections and infection control in healthcare settings has been a very important topic since the evolution of modern medicine. Prevention is considered important rather than the management after the occurrence of an infection. Many aspects have to be addressed for understanding the process of hospital infection control practices. It includes infectious agents, preventive measures, protocols, PPE, disinfection and sterilization, waste management and general management. The unit introduces the topic of infection control, antibiotic stewardship policy, KARSAP and its focus areas, AMR prevention, system of cleaning and disinfection in healthcare institutions and post exposure prophylaxis.