Table of Contents
1. Organisational Structure for Infection Control Programme
2. Functional Aspects of the Healthcare Facility Infection Control Programme
3. Importance of Infection Control in the Healthcare Facilities
4. Hand Hygiene
5. Aseptic Techniques
6. Isolation and Precautions
7. Disinfection and Sterilization Guidelines for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
8.Infection control : Planning and Designing
9. Anti Microbial Resistance and Stewardship
10. Clinical Laboratory Standards Relating to Infection Control
11. Healthcare Workers Safety: Risk Reduction and Management Plan
12. Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections
13. Management of Disease Outbreaks
14. Infection Prevention and Control Training Curriculum
15. Economics of Healthcare Associated Infections
Glossary
Annexures: List of Existing Guidelines for Infection Control
References
Index