IPC Sameeksha Volume 22

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 22

• India’s first large-scale observational study and standardized surveillance report on CLABSI
• Indicators and targets for WHO global framework on infection prevention and control
• Evolving patterns of etiological profiles and susceptibility trends of healthcare-associated infections
• Systematic review of the cost-impact of sepsis care bundles
• MoHFW’s guidelines for surveillance and reporting of healthcare associated infections
• E-learning on role of social and behavioural sciences in prevention and control of infectious diseases