Infection prevention and control guidelines for COVID

Approaches for Covid-19 infection control in the workplaces

Introduction: Due to the spread of the new coronavirus around the world, workplaces are not safe against this disease. Different guidelines have been promoted by international organizations regarding high-risk jobs and the necessity of implementing health rules in the workplaces. According to the considerable number of incidence of this disease in our country, the aim of this review article is ...

Overcoming the obstacles of implementing infection prevention and control guidelines.

Reasons for a successful or unsuccessful implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines are often multiple and interconnected. This article reviews key elements from the national to the individual level that contribute to the success of the implementation of IPC measures and gives perspectives for improvement. Governance approaches, modes of communication and formats of gui...

Compliance With Infection Control Guidelines in the Operating Rooms

Introduction: Compliance with the safety standards in the operating rooms, as one of the most complex work environments in the health care systems, is very important. One of the safety measures is the infection control standard.  Objective: This study aimed to investigate compliance with infection control standards in the operating rooms of teaching hospitals in Rasht City, Iran. Materials an...

Infection prevention and control guidelines for patients with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection.

APlC GUIDELINES FOR INFECTiON CONTROL PRACTICE

William A. Rutala, PhD, MPH, CIC, was selected to revise the previously published “APIC Guideline for Selection and Use of Disinfectants” because of his recognized expertise in infection control and extensive research with disinfectants. Initial drafts were reviewed by the APIC Guidelines Committee, key individuals, and professional organizations before the publication of the draft document in ...