IPC Sameeksha Volume 21

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 21

• Reduction of central line-associated bloodstream infections rates in a tertiary care trauma hospital in India
• Guidance for sterilization and high-level disinfection of reusable medical devices
• Implementation of a SMART-based infection control plan in an emergency intensive care unit
• Non-adherence to surgical antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines in a developing country
• N95 filtering facepiece respirator contamination with SARS-CoV-2 following reuse and extended use
• Campaign resources for World Patient Safety Day 2025