INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL GUIDELINES guidelines

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Message by
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) is the mainstay of the healthcare system, especially
in
the contemporary era of infectious diseases, which concerns both patients and healthcare
workers. The routine training of healthcare staff regarding IPC practices has been quite
challenging in public sector hospitals of developing countries for quite a few reasons,
which
became even more difficult in the days of COVID-19 when it was not suitable to gather
healthcare workers for training purposes. At that time, it was realized that there must be
some way to ensure the access and all-time availability of basic IPC guidelines to all the
HCWs, which they may reach out to as per their point of care needs.
Dr. Amina Asif
Introduction
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is the mainstay of the healthcare system, especially
in
the contemporary era of infectious diseases, which concerns both patients and healthcare
workers. The routine training of healthcare staff regarding IPC practices has been quite
challenging in public sector hospitals of developing countries for quite a few reasons,
which
became even more difficult in the days of COVID-19 when it was not suitable to gather
healthcare workers for training purposes. At that time, it was realized that there must be
some way to ensure the access and all-time availability of basic IPC guidelines to all the
HCWs, which they may reach out to as per their point of care needs.
The IPC team of Lahore General Hospital developed the infection prevention and control
mobile
application (named IPC Guidelines) to carry out the concept, and made an effort to compile
all
the basic concepts of infection prevention and control guidelines, taken from various
authentic sources (CDC, NHSN, WHO, IPC manual by Dr. Nizam Damani and others), at one place.
This mobile application is easily downloadable, user-friendly, and an attempt to provide
access to fundamental IPC principles in a precise way.
The Lahore General Hospital forum tends to make it a service for the struggling healthcare
system of Pakistan and other developing countries.
We intend to update this mobile App from time to time, with evolving infectious diseases and
IPC practices. We will welcome the comments and suggestions of the users which may help
improve it further.
Dr. Amina Asif
MBBS, M.Phil (Microbiology), Ph.D. Scholar
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Focal person, IPC Committee
PGMI/LGH/AMC
the Principal
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Muhammad Farooq Afzal

Message by the
Principal
The healthcare facilities, especially the public sector hospitals, in underdeveloped nations are inadequately equipped, and the burden of healthcare-associated infections (HCAls) makes matters worse. The importance of infection prevention and control cannot be denied especially after the world had seen the worst pandemic of COVID-19, and other infectious diseases one after the other.The knowledge and comprehension of the core IPC practices are the ultimate need of the hour. The subject is very broad. Therefore, it is imperative to present certain key ideas in a way that is simple to access and comprehend.
I appreciate the team of Lahore General Hospital for coming up with the concept for this infection prevention and control mobile application in the hopes that it will be a helpful resource for medical professionals, nurses, paramedics, housekeeping staff, and anyone interested to learn and understand the fundamentals of IPC practices.
Muhammad Farooq Afzal
MBBS, MD, FCPS,FACS,MCPS (HPE), MBA(USA)
Fellow in Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery (USA)
Professor Of Surgery, PGMI/AMC/LGH LAHORE
the Medical Superintendent
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Prof. Faryad Hussain

Message by the Medical Superintendent
Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
It gives me great pleasure to write this message on the occasion of the launch of a mobile
application for infection prevention and control guidelines. This is a commendable
initiative
by the MSDS and infection control department of Lahore General Hospital, as it will benefit
not only health care personnel but the general population as well. All crucial components,
such as hand hygiene and personal protective measures, have been addressed clearly and
succinctly. Furthermore, the use of illustrations to express all crucial and necessary
information adds clarity to the material.
Prof. Faryad Hussain
MBBS, FCPS (Pediatrics), PGPN (Boston University, USA)
Professor of Pediatric Medicine
Head, Pediatric Unit-II & Pediatric Pulmonology
the Dr.Nizam Damani
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Prof. Nizam Damani

Message by the Dr.Nizam Damani
IPC Expert, Senior Consultant WHO
According to the recent World Health Organisation report, it has been estimated that out of
100 patients hospitalized, seven will be infected with healthcare-associated infections
(HAIs) and the risk of acquiring HAI is up to 20 times higher in low- and middle-income
countries. In addition, deaths are increased two to threefold when infections are resistant
to antimicrobials. This is an underestimate due to the lack of surveillance in most
healthcare facilities. HAls not only drain valuable health service resources in terms of
additional costs but also have an impact on the length of stay in the hospital as well as
additional nursing and medical time. In addition, especially in low- and middle-income
countries, the cost and impact of Hals to individuals and their families can be devastating
due to loss of income, indirect cost, and burden to family members in terms of time lost
from work in caring for the affected individual. The Covid -19 pandemic shows that both
patients and health workers can be at high risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2 during
health care delivery and need to be protected. Therefore, the implementation of effective
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is now a major priority on a global basis.
Unfortunately, due to various reasons, implementation of even basic IPC practices can be
challenging, especially in low- and middle-income countries. I am delighted that Dr. Amina
Asif and the MSDS department have developed the IPC App for Lahore General Hospital,
Pakistan. This is a major achievement because the App is simple to use and is also available
in Urdu. It is available on mobile devices which allows not only easy accessibility to
implement good IPC practice at the point of care by health workers but also helps update IPC
guidelines and procedures regularly. To ease implementation, IPC procedures are illustrated
using images based on local guidelines. I am confident that the availability of the IPC App
supplemented by teaching and practical training in IPC will help the hospital to implement
good IPC practices at the point of care and will not only reduce HAIs but also help protect
health workers and visitors from other infections.
Prof. Nizam Damani
MBBS, MSc, FRCPath., FRCPI, CIC, DipHIC
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Contributions
Dr. Amina Asif (Lead Facilitator)
MBBS, M.Phil (Microbiology), CMT (UHS), Ph.D. Scholar
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Focal Person Infection Control Committee
PGMI/ LGH/AMC, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal
MBBS, MD (USA), FCPS, FRCS (UK), FACS, MHPE
Ex-Professor and Head Department of Surgery
PGMI/LGH/AMC, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Ghias-un-Nabi Tayyab
MBBS, MD (USA), FCPS Internal Medicine, MRCP (UK), FRCP(EDIN), AGAF(USA)
Head Department of Medicine
PGMI/LGH/AMC, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Jodat Saleem
MBBS, MCPS, FCPS Anesthesia
Head Department of Anesthesia, ICU and Pain Management
In charge, Infection Control Committee
PGMI/LGH/AMC, Lahore
Dr. Muhammad Irfan Malik
MBBS, FCPS Pulmonology, FRCP (Glasg), CMT (UHS)
Associate Professor of Pulmonology
In charge MSDS program
PGMI/LGH/AMC
Dr. Ahmad Naeem
MBBS, MS Surgery, CMT (UHS)
Assistant Professor of Surgery
PGMI/LGH/AMC, Lahore
Sister Nazneen
Head sister MSDS and IPC department,
LGH, Lahore
Muhammad Hussnain
In charge CSSD dept.
LGH, Lahore
IPC Staff Nurses
LGH, Lahore
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