The USAID MTaPS Program is proud to have supported the development of four e-learning courses for building capacity within the Government of Bangladesh (#GOB). The courses aim to improve capacity of key personnel in the Communicable Disease Control (#CDC) Program Research and Planning Unit, the Central Medical Stores Depot (#CMSD), the National Tuberculosis Program (#NTP), and the Directorate General of Family Planning (#DGFP). The courses cover: ?? Effective use of e-TB Manager ?? Basic #logistics management ?? #Procurement basics ?? Infection prevention and control (#IPC) practices Representatives from each of the targeted GOB offices participated in an orientation session on the e-learning courses at the MTaPS Bangladesh office before officially taking ownership of the courses. Currently available on the government’s e-learning platform, #Muktopaath, these courses are reaching a wide audience.? As of January 12th, 2025, a total of 9,707 users have enrolled in these courses, with 2,958 earning certificates for completion. Through this impactful work, MTaPS is equipping healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical service providers in #Bangladesh and highlighting the importance of enhancing pharmaceutical services to improve access to quality healthcare. #elearning #BetterHealth #DGHS #USAID #MSH Quazi Shahreen Haq Farhana Akter Elizabeth Weinstein, MPH Gustavo Bastos, MD, MSc
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Byonyks successfully conducted an in-depth hands-on training session on bloodless dialysis techniques, including CAPD and APD, at PIMS Islamabad. As a leader in advancing bloodless dialysis in Pakistan, Byonyks is committed to addressing critical healthcare challenges. This innovative approach is particularly significant in mitigating the risks associated with the spread of infectious diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis B and C in Pakistan. Byonyks
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Doctor of pharmacy student at SPPU | Enthusiast in Pharmaceutical Research & Innovations | Advocating Safe Medication Practices & Advanced Patient Care
?? Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Competency-Based Approach ?? I am pleased to share my recent accomplishment of completing the Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Competency-Based Approach course by WHO. This course provided an in-depth understanding of antimicrobial resistance, focusing on its mechanisms, clinical impact, and strategies for effective management. It also enhanced my knowledge of: The principles of rational antimicrobial use across various infectious diseases. Strategies to effectively identify and manage antimicrobial allergies to ensure patient safety. This learning experience has been both insightful and transformative, equipping me with practical knowledge to advocate for responsible antibiotic use and address one of the most pressing challenges in global healthcare. I highly recommend this course to healthcare professionals and students dedicated to improving patient care and combating antimicrobial resistance. #AntimicrobialStewardship #AntimicrobialResistance #WHO #RationalAntibioticUse #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Key PAHO recommendations include: Strengthening surveillance and reporting of suspected and confirmed cases. Analyzing the distribution of cases to identify hotspots and intensify vector control efforts. Implementing effective vector control measures to reduce the density of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes?to prevent transmission. Educating the population on transmission and prevention measures and engaging communities in reducing the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Training healthcare personnel on the clinical management of dengue, focusing on early diagnosis and recognition of warning signs.
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CDC-Foundation Consultant seconded to MOH-Ethiopia/Senior Public Health Specialist/Infection Prevention and Control Specialist/Quality Improvement Advisor/AMR advocate
Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: 2024 proved that sustained dedication to improving public health systems creates ripple effects far beyond individual achievements. This year demonstrated the power of integrating academic excellence with practical implementation in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): ? Strengthened national IPC capacity through multiple training programs ? Enhanced HAI surveillance systems across healthcare facilities ? Established robust cross-sector collaborations with key stakeholders ? Advanced IPC education through international knowledge sharing ? Expanded impact through evidence-based program implementation Four moments that captured our journey toward stronger health systems: "2024 marked my transition from Public Health Specialist to Consultant at CDC Foundation and IPC Specialist where I focused on strengthening the IPC program" "Successfully completed my PhD in Public Health from the University of South Africa" Because academic rigor strengthens practical implementation https://lnkd.in/ebxUMsWk "The Global digital textbook has just been published online" Contributing to worldwide IPC education and training https://lnkd.in/ed-B8fyU "8th National Healthcare Innovation & Quality Summit experience" Building networks that drive healthcare improvement https://lnkd.in/ehxaxsNX Looking ahead: 2025 will focus on expanding IPC program impact through enhanced surveillance systems, continued capacity building, and strengthened cross-sector collaborations. Our commitment to evidence-based practice and system-level improvement remains unwavering. To our partners at the National, Sub-national level and healthcare workers nationwide: your dedication to improving infection prevention and control practices continues to inspire and drive meaningful change. #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #CapacityBuilding#Research
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Adding to it!! Some Common Misconceptions!! 1. “Infection Control Staff Are Overly Strict or Paranoid” ? Belief: “They exaggerate risks and enforce unnecessary rules.” ? Impact: Leads to resistance or non-compliance with infection control measures, such as hand hygiene protocols or PPE use. 2. “They Only Care About Policies, Not Patient Care” ? Belief: “Infection control professionals prioritize regulations over patients’ comfort or immediate needs.” ? Impact: Creates friction between clinical staff and infection control teams, especially when protocols delay procedures or limit patient interactions (e.g., isolation protocols). 3. “Infection Control Measures Are Just a Bureaucratic Hassle” ? Belief: “Their job is to create more paperwork and slow down workflow with audits and inspections.” ? Impact: Perceived as a burden rather than a partner in patient safety, leading to minimal cooperation. 4. “They’re the ‘Policing’ Department” ? Belief: “Infection control staff only exist to catch mistakes and report non-compliance.” ? Impact: Creates a culture of fear or resentment, where staff avoid engaging openly with infection control professionals. 5. “Infections Are Inevitable, No Matter What They Do” ? Belief: “No amount of infection control can prevent all infections, so their efforts are largely futile.” ? Impact: Undermines the perceived importance of infection prevention measures and fosters nonchalant attitudes toward protocols. 6. “They Don’t Understand the Real Pressures of Clinical Work” ? Belief: “Infection control staff aren’t involved in direct patient care, so they don’t understand the practical challenges we face.” ? Impact: Leads to dismissive attitudes, especially when infection control protocols are seen as impractical or overly time-consuming. 7. “Infection Control Is Only Needed During Outbreaks” ? Belief: “Their role is only critical during pandemics or major outbreaks; otherwise, it’s overkill.” ? Impact: Non-prioritization of routine infection control measures, leading to lapses in prevention during non-crisis periods. 8. “They Blame Other Staff for Infections” ? Belief: “When infections happen, infection control staff always point fingers at us.” ? Impact: Fosters defensive behavior, reduces transparency, and discourages reporting of near-misses or breaches. 9. “Infection Control Is All About Rules, Not Flexibility” ? Belief: “They don’t adapt guidelines to our specific work environment.” ? Impact: Causes frustration, especially in units where standard protocols might be harder to implement (e.g., emergency departments). 10. “They’re Not as Important as Clinical Staff” ? Belief: “Doctors and nurses are the real healthcare heroes; infection control is just support work.” ? Impact: Devalues their contributions, reducing their authority and influence in enforcing critical practices. Navas CK Roopesh Radhakrishnan S Georgey Thampi Vaidyan
#InfectionPreventionandControl (IPC) has come a long way but there are so many misconceptions still lingering. These unfortunately continue shaping perceptions and sometimes limiting progress. Here are five of the biggest “lies” faced and why it’s time to move past them. 1. “IPC is just hand hygiene.” Hand hygiene is essential but it’s only the beginning. Effective #IPC includes environmental controls, isolation practices, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship and the list goes on. Limiting IPC to handwashing ignores the complexity and expertise required to protect patients and staff alike. 2. “Anyone can do IPC, it’s not a full time job.” #IPC requires a specialized skill set and knowledge base. #InfectionPreventionists are trained professionals who blend clinical practice, microbiology, epidemiology and risk assessment skills to identify and reduce infection risks. IPC is a science backed discipline. Anyone can get into the field, but it requires competency and continuing desire to learn to be successful. 3. “All infections are preventable.” While the goal is zero harm, not all infections are avoidable even with the best practices. Certain high risk, high acuity patients and procedures increase the likelihood of infection despite rigorous precautions. Acknowledging this fact doesn’t mean we lower standards. it means we aim for realistic, evidence based goals. But again, the goal is aimed at zero harm. 4. “IPC is only needed during an outbreak.” If the focus or need for IPC only comes to mind during an outbreak, it is much to late and your facility will be playing catch up. IPC must be proactive just as much as reactive and operate daily, at all times. Waiting until an outbreak to involve IPC can lead to severe consequences. 5. “IPC adds unnecessary costs.” Investing in IPC saves money in the long run by reducing healthcare-associated infections, improving patient outcomes and minimizing the financial and reputational risks. IPC is an investment in quality and safety. What myths about IPC do you think need to be challenged?
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Myth: “IPC is only about bedside safety.” Truth: IPC plays a vital role in safeguarding healthcare settings by overseeing HVAC maintenance, water testing, and ensuring negative pressure room compliance. By tackling airborne, waterborne, and environmental risks, IPC creates a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. It's about fostering a comprehensive culture of safety throughout our healthcare system—everyone benefits!
#InfectionPreventionandControl (IPC) has come a long way but there are so many misconceptions still lingering. These unfortunately continue shaping perceptions and sometimes limiting progress. Here are five of the biggest “lies” faced and why it’s time to move past them. 1. “IPC is just hand hygiene.” Hand hygiene is essential but it’s only the beginning. Effective #IPC includes environmental controls, isolation practices, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship and the list goes on. Limiting IPC to handwashing ignores the complexity and expertise required to protect patients and staff alike. 2. “Anyone can do IPC, it’s not a full time job.” #IPC requires a specialized skill set and knowledge base. #InfectionPreventionists are trained professionals who blend clinical practice, microbiology, epidemiology and risk assessment skills to identify and reduce infection risks. IPC is a science backed discipline. Anyone can get into the field, but it requires competency and continuing desire to learn to be successful. 3. “All infections are preventable.” While the goal is zero harm, not all infections are avoidable even with the best practices. Certain high risk, high acuity patients and procedures increase the likelihood of infection despite rigorous precautions. Acknowledging this fact doesn’t mean we lower standards. it means we aim for realistic, evidence based goals. But again, the goal is aimed at zero harm. 4. “IPC is only needed during an outbreak.” If the focus or need for IPC only comes to mind during an outbreak, it is much to late and your facility will be playing catch up. IPC must be proactive just as much as reactive and operate daily, at all times. Waiting until an outbreak to involve IPC can lead to severe consequences. 5. “IPC adds unnecessary costs.” Investing in IPC saves money in the long run by reducing healthcare-associated infections, improving patient outcomes and minimizing the financial and reputational risks. IPC is an investment in quality and safety. What myths about IPC do you think need to be challenged?
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Disinfection Services Manager at ForTec Medical | On a mission to reduce Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI's) through the proactive use of Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Fogging
A great synopsis of IPC from a 30,000 ft view. There are infinite variables that factor into patient harm, but Aaron A. Woodall does a great job highlighting some misconceptions. My favorite is #5. There is a misconception that IPs chase outbreaks around their facility and that there are no proactive means of preventing infections, only minimizing the spread. This is the furthest thing from the truth! There are many ways to be proactive in preventing patient harm and IPs work tirelessly to find and implement those methods. #HAI #InfectionPrevention #SSI #CLABSI
#InfectionPreventionandControl (IPC) has come a long way but there are so many misconceptions still lingering. These unfortunately continue shaping perceptions and sometimes limiting progress. Here are five of the biggest “lies” faced and why it’s time to move past them. 1. “IPC is just hand hygiene.” Hand hygiene is essential but it’s only the beginning. Effective #IPC includes environmental controls, isolation practices, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship and the list goes on. Limiting IPC to handwashing ignores the complexity and expertise required to protect patients and staff alike. 2. “Anyone can do IPC, it’s not a full time job.” #IPC requires a specialized skill set and knowledge base. #InfectionPreventionists are trained professionals who blend clinical practice, microbiology, epidemiology and risk assessment skills to identify and reduce infection risks. IPC is a science backed discipline. Anyone can get into the field, but it requires competency and continuing desire to learn to be successful. 3. “All infections are preventable.” While the goal is zero harm, not all infections are avoidable even with the best practices. Certain high risk, high acuity patients and procedures increase the likelihood of infection despite rigorous precautions. Acknowledging this fact doesn’t mean we lower standards. it means we aim for realistic, evidence based goals. But again, the goal is aimed at zero harm. 4. “IPC is only needed during an outbreak.” If the focus or need for IPC only comes to mind during an outbreak, it is much to late and your facility will be playing catch up. IPC must be proactive just as much as reactive and operate daily, at all times. Waiting until an outbreak to involve IPC can lead to severe consequences. 5. “IPC adds unnecessary costs.” Investing in IPC saves money in the long run by reducing healthcare-associated infections, improving patient outcomes and minimizing the financial and reputational risks. IPC is an investment in quality and safety. What myths about IPC do you think need to be challenged?
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IPC Sp | Senior Quality Ambassador | Health Enabler | Creative Thinker | Public Speaker | Certified in 10 majors; Biology, Education, Quality, Sterilization, Infection Control, OSHA TOT, PMP, BICSL TOT, RMP and PBA
Game ON! ???????? What myths about IPC do you think need to be challenged? #WhatmythsaboutIPC #WhatmythsaboutIPCdoyouthinkneedtobechallenged? #InfectionPreventionandControl
#InfectionPreventionandControl (IPC) has come a long way but there are so many misconceptions still lingering. These unfortunately continue shaping perceptions and sometimes limiting progress. Here are five of the biggest “lies” faced and why it’s time to move past them. 1. “IPC is just hand hygiene.” Hand hygiene is essential but it’s only the beginning. Effective #IPC includes environmental controls, isolation practices, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship and the list goes on. Limiting IPC to handwashing ignores the complexity and expertise required to protect patients and staff alike. 2. “Anyone can do IPC, it’s not a full time job.” #IPC requires a specialized skill set and knowledge base. #InfectionPreventionists are trained professionals who blend clinical practice, microbiology, epidemiology and risk assessment skills to identify and reduce infection risks. IPC is a science backed discipline. Anyone can get into the field, but it requires competency and continuing desire to learn to be successful. 3. “All infections are preventable.” While the goal is zero harm, not all infections are avoidable even with the best practices. Certain high risk, high acuity patients and procedures increase the likelihood of infection despite rigorous precautions. Acknowledging this fact doesn’t mean we lower standards. it means we aim for realistic, evidence based goals. But again, the goal is aimed at zero harm. 4. “IPC is only needed during an outbreak.” If the focus or need for IPC only comes to mind during an outbreak, it is much to late and your facility will be playing catch up. IPC must be proactive just as much as reactive and operate daily, at all times. Waiting until an outbreak to involve IPC can lead to severe consequences. 5. “IPC adds unnecessary costs.” Investing in IPC saves money in the long run by reducing healthcare-associated infections, improving patient outcomes and minimizing the financial and reputational risks. IPC is an investment in quality and safety. What myths about IPC do you think need to be challenged?
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Public Health Practitioner | Infection Prevention and Control | Health Systems Strengthening | Global Health Security
An additional misconception is the belief that "IPC training is a one-time requirement". IPC practices continually evolve with the emergence of infections and advancements in research, consequently, regular training and updates are necessary to stay informed with current knowledge. #InfectionPreventionAndControl #IPC #IPCTrainingAndEducation
#InfectionPreventionandControl (IPC) has come a long way but there are so many misconceptions still lingering. These unfortunately continue shaping perceptions and sometimes limiting progress. Here are five of the biggest “lies” faced and why it’s time to move past them. 1. “IPC is just hand hygiene.” Hand hygiene is essential but it’s only the beginning. Effective #IPC includes environmental controls, isolation practices, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship and the list goes on. Limiting IPC to handwashing ignores the complexity and expertise required to protect patients and staff alike. 2. “Anyone can do IPC, it’s not a full time job.” #IPC requires a specialized skill set and knowledge base. #InfectionPreventionists are trained professionals who blend clinical practice, microbiology, epidemiology and risk assessment skills to identify and reduce infection risks. IPC is a science backed discipline. Anyone can get into the field, but it requires competency and continuing desire to learn to be successful. 3. “All infections are preventable.” While the goal is zero harm, not all infections are avoidable even with the best practices. Certain high risk, high acuity patients and procedures increase the likelihood of infection despite rigorous precautions. Acknowledging this fact doesn’t mean we lower standards. it means we aim for realistic, evidence based goals. But again, the goal is aimed at zero harm. 4. “IPC is only needed during an outbreak.” If the focus or need for IPC only comes to mind during an outbreak, it is much to late and your facility will be playing catch up. IPC must be proactive just as much as reactive and operate daily, at all times. Waiting until an outbreak to involve IPC can lead to severe consequences. 5. “IPC adds unnecessary costs.” Investing in IPC saves money in the long run by reducing healthcare-associated infections, improving patient outcomes and minimizing the financial and reputational risks. IPC is an investment in quality and safety. What myths about IPC do you think need to be challenged?
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Program Assistant; Infection Prevention and Control (IPC); Institute of Human Virology Nigeria
IPC must be proactive not just reactive.
#InfectionPreventionandControl (IPC) has come a long way but there are so many misconceptions still lingering. These unfortunately continue shaping perceptions and sometimes limiting progress. Here are five of the biggest “lies” faced and why it’s time to move past them. 1. “IPC is just hand hygiene.” Hand hygiene is essential but it’s only the beginning. Effective #IPC includes environmental controls, isolation practices, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship and the list goes on. Limiting IPC to handwashing ignores the complexity and expertise required to protect patients and staff alike. 2. “Anyone can do IPC, it’s not a full time job.” #IPC requires a specialized skill set and knowledge base. #InfectionPreventionists are trained professionals who blend clinical practice, microbiology, epidemiology and risk assessment skills to identify and reduce infection risks. IPC is a science backed discipline. Anyone can get into the field, but it requires competency and continuing desire to learn to be successful. 3. “All infections are preventable.” While the goal is zero harm, not all infections are avoidable even with the best practices. Certain high risk, high acuity patients and procedures increase the likelihood of infection despite rigorous precautions. Acknowledging this fact doesn’t mean we lower standards. it means we aim for realistic, evidence based goals. But again, the goal is aimed at zero harm. 4. “IPC is only needed during an outbreak.” If the focus or need for IPC only comes to mind during an outbreak, it is much to late and your facility will be playing catch up. IPC must be proactive just as much as reactive and operate daily, at all times. Waiting until an outbreak to involve IPC can lead to severe consequences. 5. “IPC adds unnecessary costs.” Investing in IPC saves money in the long run by reducing healthcare-associated infections, improving patient outcomes and minimizing the financial and reputational risks. IPC is an investment in quality and safety. What myths about IPC do you think need to be challenged?
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Primary Health Care, Health Economics, Global Health Security & Planetary Health
1 个月Excellent work