GAPINCE
The prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) is an important part of quality healthcare. It includes a set of strategies and measures aimed at preventing and controlling the spread of infections in healthcare facilities.
Prevention and control of STIs includes the following key elements:
- Infection control standards and protocols: Implement guidelines that cover hand hygiene, instrument sterilization, patient isolation, and other important issues.
- Education and training of medical personnel: Regular staff trainings focusing on infection prevention and control issues.
- Sterilization and disinfection of devices: Strict adherence to sterilization and disinfection processes helps reduce the risk of infection.
- Patient monitoring and surveillance: Regular monitoring of patients for timely detection and response to signs of infection.
- Antibiotic stewardship program: Promoting the rational use of antibiotics to prevent the spread of resistant strains.
- Infection control committees and groups: Establish specialized groups and committees that will be responsible for implementing infection prevention and control approaches.
The combination of these measures ensures a reduction in the risk of STI infections in medical facilities, which contributes to improving the quality of patient treatment and healthcare.