Overview of Infection Prevention & Control Program
Infection Prevention & control department, Bahria Town International Hospital Karachi provide infection control services to our internal and external customers based on the recent scientific knowledge. Our Infection control programs and annual plans are prepared on updated guidelines of international agencies e.g. Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Infection control process is monitored by the local accreditation body; Sindh Health Care Commission. National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) protocol for healthcare associated infection is successfully followed. Quality improvement (QI) projects are prepared based on infection control risk assessment using Joint Commission International (JCI) template. Institute for healthcare improvement (IHI) patient care bundles are implemented in intensive care units. The Exposure Prevention Information Network (EPINet) outlines are our trademark in management of accidental needle stick injuries and other sharps.
Antibiotic guideline is prepared and evaluated annually based on analysis of our own hospital microbiology isolates and their susceptibility trends.
