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.