Session 23: Infection Prevention, Control & Patient Safety

Description:

Infection Prevention, Control & Patient Safety focuses on strategies, practices, and policies designed to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections and ensure a safe environment for patients, healthcare workers, and the community. This field emphasizes evidence-based protocols, hygiene practices, antimicrobial stewardship, and surveillance systems to prevent the transmission of infectious agents. It integrates risk assessment, staff training, and patient education to promote a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability within healthcare settings. By prioritizing infection control and patient safety, healthcare organizations can enhance quality of care, reduce morbidity and mortality, and maintain trust in clinical services.

Keynote Points:

  • Implementation of evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols
  • Promoting hand hygiene, sterilization, and disinfection best practices
  • Antimicrobial stewardship to reduce resistance and optimize treatment outcomes
  • Surveillance and monitoring of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for patient and staff safety

Benefits:

  • Reduces healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and associated morbidity and mortality
  • Enhances patient safety and quality of care in healthcare settings
  • Strengthens compliance with national and international infection control standards
  • Improves clinical outcomes through proactive risk management and preventive practices
  • Builds staff competency, awareness, and accountability in infection prevention
  • Promotes a culture of safety, vigilance, and continuous quality improvement