Dr. Joan Udoeyo

Title of Lecture: Promoting Safety: Infection Control in Healthcare

1. Introduction

• Welcome and introduction of the topic.
• Explanation of the importance of infection control in healthcare settings
• Overview of the presentation structure

1. Understanding Infection Control

• Definition of infection control
• Types of infections in healthcare settings (e.g., healthcare-associated infections)
• The impact of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) on patients and healthcare facilities
• Historical perspective on infection control

III. Key Principles of Infection Control

1. Hand hygiene

• Importance of handwashing
• Proper handwashing techniques

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Types of PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, face shields)
• When and how to use PPE

1. Standard Precautions

• Explanation of standard precautions
• Application in routine healthcare practices

1. Transmission-Based Precautions

• Overview of airborne, droplet, and contact precautions.

1. Infection Control Procedures
2. Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization

• Differentiating between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
• Importance of proper cleaning and disinfection in healthcare

1. Environmental Hygiene

• Maintaining a clean and safe healthcare environment
• Role of environmental services in infection control

1. Healthcare Worker Safety

• Protecting healthcare workers from exposure to infections
• Vaccination and immunization programs
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines

1. Surveillance and Reporting

• Importance of surveillance for monitoring infections
• Reporting and data collection in infection control
• Role of healthcare professionals in reporting infections

VII. Outbreak Management

• Identifying and responding to outbreaks in healthcare settings
• Strategies for containing and managing outbreaks.
• Case studies or examples of successful outbreak management

1. Regulatory Standards and Guidelines

• Overview of regulatory agencies and their role in infection control (e.g., CDC, WHO)
• Compliance with healthcare accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission)

1. Conclusion

• Recap of key points
• Emphasize the importance of infection control in healthcare.

XII. Q&A Session