Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Infection Control: The Role of Health Practitioners in Achieving Comprehensive Infection Control

Abstract

Infections related to healthcare (HAI) are a serious public health issue that have an effect on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. They also pose a significant financial strain on global health systems. On the other hand, a significant fraction of HAI can be avoided by using efficient infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies. Antimicrobial resistance must be successfully contained, and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) must be prevented, particularly outbreaks of highly transmissible diseases, by providing high-quality treatment in the framework of universal health coverage. Enhancements in IPC are critical, both nationally and within facilities. The World Health Organization (WHO), cognizant of the lack of IPC standards and guidelines, decided to give global recommendations on the critical components of effective IPC programmes at the national and acute care facility levels top priority. These recommendations are based on systematic literature reviews and expert consensus.

The aim of the study is to ensure safe and effective infection prevention and control practices.