Training Course on Infection Control & Prevention in Hospital Settings

Module 1 – Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Subtopics & Theory:
Microbiology basics and pathogens of clinical significance.
Routes of infection transmission: contact, droplet, airborne, vector-borne.
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and their epidemiology.
Infection prevention frameworks and policies (WHO, CDC).
Practical Exercises:
Case study: identifying common HAIs in hospital settings.
Group activity: mapping infection transmission pathways within a hospital unit.
Discussion: role of infection prevention in patient safety.

Module 2 – Standard Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Subtopics & Theory:
Hand hygiene principles and compliance monitoring.
Selection and proper use of PPE: gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, eye protection.
Safe handling of sharps, medical devices, and contaminated materials.
Waste management and environmental cleaning protocols.
Practical Exercises:
Workshop: correct donning and doffing of PPE.
Simulation: hand hygiene technique and compliance checks.
Observation exercise: environmental cleaning and waste disposal audits.

Module 3 – Infection Surveillance and Outbreak Investigation
Subtopics & Theory:
Surveillance methods: point prevalence surveys, incidence tracking, and reporting systems.
Epidemiologic investigation of hospital outbreaks.
Data collection, analysis, and interpretation for infection control decisions.
Reporting requirements and communication strategies with stakeholders.
Practical Exercises:
Case study: investigating a hospital-acquired infection outbreak.
Workshop: creating an infection surveillance plan for a hospital unit.
Group exercise: interpreting infection data and identifying trends.

Module 4 – Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Control Strategies
Subtopics & Theory:
Principles of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs).
Rational antibiotic use and resistance prevention.
Isolation precautions: airborne, droplet, and contact isolation.
Environmental control: sterilization, disinfection, and facility design considerations.
Practical Exercises:
Role-play: developing an antimicrobial stewardship policy for a hospital unit.
Workshop: planning isolation and cohorting strategies for infectious patients.
Group discussion: strategies to reduce multidrug-resistant organism transmission.

Module 5 – Training, Quality Improvement, and Program Evaluation
Subtopics & Theory:
Designing staff training and education programs for infection prevention.
Monitoring and auditing infection control compliance.
Continuous quality improvement (CQI) in infection prevention.
Evaluating infection control programs and implementing corrective actions.
Practical Exercises:
Capstone project: design a comprehensive hospital infection control program.
Simulation: conducting an infection control audit and presenting findings.
Peer review: evaluating policies, protocols, and training plans