Infection control team is responsible for

 Infection control team is responsible for

a)     Day to day functioning: The team members take periodical rounds to check any issues regarding infection.

b)     Supporting surveillance process: The team assists in all surveillance activities that are carried out at hospital.

c)      Detecting outbreaks: If there is any infection out breaks that takes place, the team will do a root cause analysis of the same and recommend and monitor remedial action. Carrying out daily audits: During the rounds, the team also carries out an audit of the area that could be a potential cause for an infection.

d)     Carrying out Audits: During the rounds the team also carries out an audit of the area that could be a potential cause for infection.

e)      Infection prevention and control : The methods, precautions to be taken to prevent an infection are discussed with all staff and are monitored. In case any instances of an infection are present, the team takes necessary steps to control its spread.