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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM
Vision To be a leading center expressing
excellence in infection prevention and control in Saudi by striving consistently to reduce infection rate to the lowest possible level and promoting a safe environment for patients and Health Care Workers (HCWs).
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM
Mission Implement the recommended infection
control guidelines throughout continuous care on the basis of hospital surveillance, education and training of Health Care Workers (HCW), promoting research and continuous quality improvement.
Valuesa- Islamic Ethic Code b. Excellencec-Teamwork d. Honestye-Transparency & accountability f. Lifelong
learning
Responsibilities
1. Minimize Hospital Acquired Infection
2. Healthy Environment for Patients,Visitors,HCW
3. HCW- post-exposure prophylaxis
4. Education
5. Notification
6. HCW immunization
7. Surveillance
8. Outbreak Management
9. Waste Management
10.Antimicrobial Policy
11.Coordination to MOH
12.Product Evaluation
TYPES OF INFECTION Community-acquired Present or incubating at the time of
admission to hospital until 48-72 h. Health Care - Associated (nosocomial)
An infection that is acquired after 48 to 72 hours of admission or within a defined period after hospital discharge.
We following epidemiological NHSN criteria for all HAI.
CATEGORIES OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION
1. Surgical Site Infection 2. Pneumonia 3. Urinary Tract Infection 4. Bacteremia 5. Device Related Infection (VAP-
CLABSI-CA UTI ) 6. Gastro – intestinal Tract Infection