Infection Prevention and Control

Infection Control Procedures

Infection control deals with procedures and activities which bring to prevent or reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. It is mainly works in a clinical setting or working in certain laboratories are at risk of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens including hepatatis B (Hep B), hepatatis C (Hep C) and human immune deficiency virus (HIV) as well as occupational exposure to a range of microbiological agents. Standard analysis is the work practices needed to achieve a major level of infection control and prevention. The use of common precautions aims to reduce, and to eliminate the adequate risk of transmission of infection, particularly those caused by blood borne viruses. Microorganisms are present on hands (resident flora) or acquired during healthcare activities (transient flora). In Particular hand hygiene is to reduce the number of microorganisms on your hands, particularly transient flora which may present the greater risk for infection transmission.