Infection prevention and control (IPC) cannot be implemented without healthcare workers (HCWs) being properly trained and competent. The provision of training is essential, yet there is a gap in our understanding of the factors impacting the implementation of IPC training. This...
Effective implementation of infection prevention and control in healthcare facilities depends on training, awareness and compliance of healthcare workers. In Saudi Arabia recent significant hospital outbreaks, including Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), have resulted from lack of, or...
All healthcare professionals working in custody should understand what constitutes a risk and should have had relevant infection control training. This involves taking a detailed history of the incident, including the type of exposure, the body fluids involved and when it occurred. This information co...
Infection Preventionists, Infection Prevention and Control Professionals Your main goal is to prevent the transmission of healthcare associated infections and promote healthcare safety. Learn how PDI can support you in your daily mission to mitigate disease transmission in your facility. Hot Spots for ...
Stay on top of infection prevention best practices, trends and hot topics with our free CE courses. Learn more about how our CE portal meets the criteria to renew your CIC, per the new guidance provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).Reset...
Evergreen content focuses on enduring principles like infection control, patient safety, and medical ethics that remain vital. By building your course content around these lasting topics, your training will retain its impact for years to come. Below are ways to develop and maintain evergreen courses...
CONCLUSION: HCWs in Mozambique perceive a high occupational risk of TB infection. They report several challenges using measures to reduce this risk such as shortage of material, lack of clear guidelines, insufficient motivation and inadequate training. Robust training with motivational approaches, ...
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The society believes that the team of multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship is compose of members who are an infectious diseases physician and a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training. Also it is important that the team and the hospital infection control and pharmacy and therapeutics ...
“I am completely happy with the services provided by HCICS. In addition to just providing cleaning supplies, they have assisted in the training of my staff and even the hospital’s EVS staff in regards to using appropriate sterile cleaning techniques. HCICS has been very accommodating to the...