IPC Sameeksha Volume 18

Overview

Sameeksha is a Hindi word, meaning review. This compilation of recent open access publications and resources on IPC (with a bulleted summary and online link) are grouped under scientific journals, guidelines, and training/IEC resources. Kindly note: inclusion of publications/resources in this review does not imply an endorsement by WHO.

Key highlights from volume 18

• Risk factors for health care-associated bloodstream infections in NICUs
• Spreading of hand hygiene change package across an acute hospital
• Prevalence of fungi and their antifungal and disinfectant resistance in hospital environments
• Review of HAIs: the role of microbial and environmental factors in infection control
• Water and sanitation technologies for health-care facilities
• IPC pre-service education and training curriculum