IPC Sameeksha Volume 24

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 24

• Infection risk of peripheral intravenous catheters
• Genome sequencing to prevent HAI caused by Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
• Data analysis of infection control awareness and practices among healthcare workers
• Knowledge gaps and research priorities to understand transmission of TB and other airborne infections
• Enhancing hand hygiene compliance in healthcare environmental services staff
• Tools to plan, prepare, prevent and protect against illnesses caused by infectious diseases in the workplace