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  • Course Title: NABH Guidelines for Infection Control Practices

    Duration:

    4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:

    Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This certification program provides a comprehensive understanding of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) guidelines for infection control. It covers infection prevention strategies, hospital hygiene standards, patient safety protocols, and compliance measures essential for NABH accreditation.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand NABH infection control standards and their significance.

    • Implement hospital infection prevention policies and best practices.

    • Develop infection control plans compliant with NABH guidelines.

    • Ensure healthcare worker and patient safety through evidence-based protocols.

    • Conduct infection surveillance and audits for NABH accreditation compliance.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: NABH Accreditation & Infection Control Standards

    • Module 1: Introduction to NABH & Its Accreditation Standards

      • Overview of NABH and its role in healthcare quality

      • Importance of infection control in NABH accreditation

      • Legal and ethical considerations in infection control

    • Module 2: Infection Control Committees & Policies

      • Role of Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC)

      • Responsibilities of infection control officers & nursing staff

      • Developing hospital infection control policies as per NABH

    • Assessment: Quiz on NABH infection control fundamentals

    Week 2: Standard Precautions & Hospital Hygiene Guidelines

    • Module 3: Hand Hygiene & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

      • WHO’s 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene & NABH compliance

      • Proper PPE usage and disposal in healthcare settings

      • Monitoring compliance and addressing gaps

    • Module 4: Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization of Medical Equipment

      • NABH-approved hospital cleaning protocols

      • Disinfection and sterilization techniques (CSSD standards)

      • Biomedical waste segregation and management

    • Assessment: Case study on infection prevention in hospitals

    Week 3: Infection Surveillance & Antibiotic Stewardship

    • Module 5: Infection Surveillance & Hospital Audits

      • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) monitoring

      • NABH audit process for infection control compliance

      • Root cause analysis & corrective action plans

    • Module 6: Antibiotic Stewardship & Resistance Prevention

      • NABH guidelines on rational antibiotic use

      • Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) management

      • Role of antimicrobial stewardship programs

    • Assessment: Hands-on audit simulation & case discussion

    Week 4: NABH Compliance & Certification

    • Module 7: Outbreak Preparedness & Emergency Response

      • Handling outbreaks of infections like COVID-19, MRSA, and TB

      • NABH emergency preparedness protocols

      • Reporting and documentation for NABH audits

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • MCQ-based assessment on NABH infection control practices

      • Case study: Preparing a hospital for NABH infection control audit

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

    Who Should Enroll?

    • Hospital administrators & NABH coordinators

    • Infection control officers & nursing staff

    • Doctors, microbiologists, and quality assurance teams

    • Healthcare professionals involved in hospital hygiene & patient safety

    • Anyone preparing for NABH accreditation in infection control