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Infection Control Practices in the Healthcare Settings
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Case Description
Infection control practices in healthcare settings are essential to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and ensure patient and staff safety. These practices include stringent hand hygiene protocols, utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and gowns, and...
Case Summary
- Infection prevention and control are crucial in healthcare settings to protect patients and healthcare workers. Prevention is prioritized, given the increasing prevalence of infections and limitations of antibiotics. Both safety and reduction of device-associated infections are the focus.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Jaya Banerjee
Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and Infection Control Officer, Yashoda Hospital, HyderabadDr. Jaya Banerjee, MD, is a distinguished Consultant Clinical Microbiologist and Infection Control Officer currently serving at Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad. She holds an MBBS and MD, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Management (PGDHM) and a Fellowship in Clinical Microbiology (FCD). Dr. Banerjee is renowned for her expertise in clinical microbiology and her pivotal role in implementing and overseeing infection control practices within the hospital. Her contributions are crucial in preventing healthcare-associated infections, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and sanitation. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Dr. Banerjee plays a key role in educating healthcare staff, developing protocols, and conducting surveillance to monitor and mitigate infection risks. Her dedication to advancing infection control and her leadership in clinical microbiology significantly enhance the quality of care provided at Yashoda Hospital.