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What is infection prevention and control?
What is infection prevention and control?
Infection prevention and control (IPC) aims to prevent or control the spread of infections in healthcare facilities and the community. IPC is a universal discipline with relevance to all aspects of healthcare.
It is part of every healthcare workers’ duty of care to ensure that no harm is done to patients, visitors or staff. All healthcare workers require at least a basic understanding of IPC principles and practice.
What is an infection prevention and control programme?
What is an infection prevention and control programme?
IPC programs include activities, procedures and policies designed to reduce the spread of infections, usually within healthcare facilities. The primary goals of an IPC program are:
To prevent susceptible patients acquiring pathogenic (disease-causing) micro-organisms
To limit the spread of antimicrobial resistant infections.
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