01Overview
Supervises the maintenance of the established protocols for infection prevention e.g. isolation procedures, hand washing techniques used, the use of hand rub, change of IV set, change of central line dressing, availability of supplies, terminal cleaning of a unit, evaluation of equipment etc. in the hospital.Collection and tabulation of daily data of all incidents of hospital acquired infections.To make regular visit to the clinical area to make sure that the patient with particular infection receives an appropriate treatment in regard to the isolation precaution.Corrects and teaches staff whenever the need arises during rounds. E.g. unnecessary use of gloves, improper handling of equipment, practice of aseptic precautions etc.Participates in the formal teaching programs during the orientation of new staff.Carries out surveillance through regular contact with all hospital departments, particularly those providing patient care.During hospital rounds, should collect & maintain Various data related to dates and details of various Patients. Various data is then analyzed and interpreted together with the microbiologist.To share her concerns with microbiologist time to time to improve the hospital and implement measures to reduce the infections if any.Some of the information is then disseminated immediately, so that the required precaution may be taken to prevent the spread of infection.Co-ordinates between different departments and the hospital and public health Department.Identifying as promptly as possible infection hazards in patients staff or equipment. .
