Introduction

In KG Hospital, we have a robust Infection Control program which will be managed by infection control team   These programs involve policies, committees (like HICC),continuous education and surveillance to ensure a safe environment and reduce risks like HAI and antibiotic resistance.

We follow Standard Precautions (used for all patients) as per WHO guideline with Transmission-Based Precautions like Contact, Droplet, and Airborne (for specific infections) as per CDC guideline.

We provide adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection and also Adviced all health care worker to wear appropriate PPE in necessary situations which ensures their safety. 

HAND HYGIENE

We provide adequate hand hygiene facility in all patient care areas and insist all health care workers should do proper hand hygiene as per WHO guideline. Which will be audited regularly by infection control team

Waste Management We follow biomedical waste management as per biomedical waste management rule 2016

• Segregate waste at point of generation
• Use color-coded bins
• Safe handling and disposal of infectious waste
• Proper management of biomedical waste is a shared responsibility of healthcare workers, waste handlers, and the community. Awareness and correct practices help prevent disease, protect the environment, and ensure public safety.