Functions of Infection Control Committee

 

Functions of Infection Control Committee 

The ICC carries out the following functions:

·          Develops infection control policies and procedures in Hospital

·          The ICC acts as a source of expertise on matters relating to infection control:

§   Ensure that corrective action and control measures are taken in the event of outbreaks of infection.

§   Monitors functional compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

§   Develops educational program about infection control policies and practices for Hospital staff.

§   Reviews hospital infection control policies and procedures every two years.

§   Designs and determines the type of surveillance and reporting programs.

§ Assigns responsibility to an individual or a department to carry out actions or recommendations.

§   Advises on specific areas of hygiene and infection control like ICU, NICU, SICU, CCU, Cath Lab, LR, CSSD, Ventilation, Operating Theatres, Laboratory, Emergency etc.