Available Services:
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Developing and implementing infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including transmission-based precautions, and disseminating and monitoring their implementation throughout the hospital.
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Receiving and reviewing test results for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, implementing appropriate isolation precautions for each type, and discontinuing isolation in accordance with approved protocols.
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Reporting communicable diseases to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
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Monitoring statistics related to healthcare-associated infections.
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Implementing and monitoring policies for patient preparation before and after surgical procedures.
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Monitoring compliance with antibiotic therapy and wound care policies across hospital departments and outpatient clinics.
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Ensuring adherence to approved isolation precautions in healthcare facilities and supporting effective bed management in isolation units.
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Monitoring antibiotic dispensing and promoting their appropriate use, as well as following up on patient culture results and antibiotic dosages.
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Participating in World Hand Hygiene Day and organizing infection prevention and control awareness campaigns.
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Providing lectures and practical training for healthcare staff and cleaning personnel on infection prevention and control principles and practices, with ongoing monitoring of compliance.
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Conducting regular field visits to all hospital departments and outpatient clinics.
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Participating in hospital activities related to patient safety, healthcare staff health and safety, and quality improvement.
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Designing posters and periodic publications related to infection prevention and control.
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Providing education to patients and their families.
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Monitoring sterilization, kitchen, and laundry departments, as well as construction and renovation activities, to ensure compliance with infection prevention and control requirements.
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Implementing and monitoring occupational health and safety policies, including vaccination, accident reporting, and monitoring and follow-up of needlestick and other sharps injuries.
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Conducting scientific research in the field of infection prevention and control.