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Although most clinicians are aware of the problem of antimicrobial resistance, most also underestimate its significance in their own hospital. The incorrect and inappropriate use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials, as well as poor prevention and poor control of infections, are contributing to the development of such resistance. Appropriate use of antibiotics and compliance with infection prevention and control measures should be integral aspects of good clinical practice and standards of care. However, these activities are often inadequate among clinicians, and there is a considerable gap between the best evidence and actual clinical practice. In hospitals, cultural determinants influen...
This operational guide addresses important infection prevention and control (IPC) measures that should be implemented during a Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) outbreak/case. IPC measures are based on the principles of standard and transmission-based precautions. When implemented effectively, IPC measures can prevent or control transmission, keeping patients, health and care workers and visitors/caregivers safe. Key advice in this guide includes ensuring those with a suspected or confirmed case of CCHF are isolated in single bedroom; utilizing contact precautions with additional personal protective equipment based on risk-assessment. In addition to this, airborne precautions should be initiated when performing aerosol-generating procedures. This guide also includes guidance on investigating and reporting health-care-associated infections of CCHF, outbreak management, health and care worker endure management and setting-specific considerations for surgical and operating room settings.
This operational guide addresses important infection prevention and control (IPC) measures that should be implemented during a diphtheria outbreak and primarily addresses respiratory Corynebacterium diphtheriae (C. diphtheria). IPC measures are based on the principles of standard and transmission-based precautions. When implemented effectively, IPC measures can prevent or control transmission, keeping patients, health and care workers and visitors/caregivers safe. Key advice in this guide includes ensuring health and care workers are vaccinated with diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccines; isolating suspected or confirmed cases in well-ventilated single rooms and utilizing droplet precautions with additional personal protective equipment (PPE) based on risk-assessment when maintaining a distance of 1 meter is not possible; and ensuring visitors or caregivers also adhere to PPE requirements and receive proper instructions on hand hygiene and PPE usage. Accompanying the operational guide is a one-page summary.
This interim operational guide outlines infection prevention, control, and water, sanitation, and hygiene measures for home care and isolation of mpox in resource-limited settings. It focuses on practical strategies to manage and prevent the spread of the virus when persons with mpox are isolated at home in settings with limited resources. This document is intended for health and care workers, caregivers, and public health authorities.
The primary objective of this curriculum is to equip health and care workers with the essential knowledge and competencies necessary for delivering safe and effective care. By doing so it aims to significantly reduce HAIs and combat antimicrobial resistance, thereby safeguarding both patient and HCWs well-being. This curriculum is developed to meet the needs of IPC professionals responsible for developing learning resources and overseeing training within health care organizations. Moreover, the curriculum is intended to encompass all individuals involved in health care delivery and support. This holistic approach includes a wide range of staff -ranging from clinical workers to administrative...
This operational guide addresses water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food safety management, and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures that should be implemented in health-care settings to prevent and control transmission of infections causing infectious diarrhoea. Key advice in this operational guide includes evaluation and improvement of key WASH infrastructure and waste management systems; implementing food safety management measures for the safe handling, preparation, and serving of food; and infection prevention and control measures for managing patients who present to health-care settings with symptoms of suspected infectious diarrhoea as well as advice for identifying, investigating, and managing patients who develop infectious diarrhoea as a health-care associated infection.
“Saking misteriusnya, rasanya kita tak akan sanggup meninggalkan novel ini sebelum membaca hingga ending.” Ali Muakhir, kreator buku dan penulis serial “Si Olin”. Rossa sudah berhasil bangkit dari perasaan terpuruk setelah gagal menikah karena calon suaminya meninggal. Tiga bulan lagi, ia akan menikah dengan Kemal, orang yang pernah menyelamatkannya. Menjelang hari pernikahan, Kemal justru sibuk mengurus bisnis. Terlalu sibuk, hingga Rossa curiga, benarkah bisnis belaka yang mengganggu Kemal? Nazriel menemukan sosok ideal pada kekasihnya, Kintan. Cantik, shalihah, mandiri. Nazriel berniat meminang Kintan setelah Lebaran. Namun, mantan kekasih Kintan kembali datang, membuat Nazriel harus menyusun ulang rencana dalam hidupnya. Pertemuan pertama Rossa dan Nazriel tidak menyenangkan. Ternyata, keputusan tak mau lagi kembali pada pasangan masing-masing membuat keduanya bisa menjadi sahabat. Benarkah karena keputusan tersebut mereka pantas disebut egois? “Kalau masih ada dendam, berarti belum ikhlas melepas cinta yang ada.”
“’Kapan hari jadi pernikahan Ustaz?’ tanya Mbak Astrid, penulis novel ini, pada suatu hari. “‘23 Mei. Kenapa?’ Saya balik bertanya. ‘Ini, kado pernikahan dari saya, untuk Ustaz dan istri,’ jawabnya sambil menyerahkan naskah tebal pada saya. Saya menerimanya dengan rasa warna-warni. Luar biasa. Ini kejutan buat saya. Mbak Astrid membuat novel mengenai kisah hidup saya. Dari masa kecil, hijrah dari Blora dengan modal dengkul, masalah percintaan yang dramatis, jatuh bangun saya di belantara Jakarta, hingga saya berada di titik ini. “Padahal awalnya Mbak Astrid hanya berkata, ‘Ustaz, saya borong semua buku Ustaz, ya.’ Lalu, karena yayasan Mbak Astrid bekerja sama dengan Daa...