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Introduction:
The facility has organized a five-day training on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for staff. This was from Monday, 11th to Friday, 15th of August, 2025. The training was facilitated by Nana Darko Ampem I, the Regional IPC Focal Person, and Ms Gladys Asante, the Institutional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Focal Person. It was attended by nurses, midwives, physician assistants, administrative staff, and orderlies of both the sub-district health facilities and the district hospital.
A total of 250 staff were trained, including 191 clinical staff and 60 non-clinical staff, with 17 staff joining from the subdistrict health facilities.
The objective of the training was to strengthen the knowledge and skills of healthcare workers on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices to ensure quality healthcare delivery and minimize healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
You can learn more about Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) HERE…https://www.who.int/health-topics/infection-prevention-and-control#tab=tab_1
Key areas covered included:
Principles of infection prevention and control.
- Standard precautions: hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe injection practices.
2. Environmental hygiene and waste management.
3. Prevention of hospital-acquired infections.
4. Surveillance, reporting, and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) indicators.
5. Roles and responsibilities of healthcare workers in promoting patient and staff safety.
Engaging and Experience-Driven Training Session
The training was highly interactive, incorporating presentations and practical demonstrations. Participants were actively engaged and shared experiences from their respective departments, which enriched the learning process.
Strengthening IPC Knowledge and Sustaining Best Practices
At the end of the training, participants demonstrated improved understanding of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices and pledged to apply the knowledge gained in their daily clinical work. The facilitator emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring, adherence to IPC protocols, and teamwork in sustaining improvements.
Conclusion:
The IPC training was successfully conducted, equipping staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to strengthen infection prevention measures in the hospital. Management expressed appreciation to Nana for his facilitation and encouraged staff to put the lessons learned into practice to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
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Report by Mr Charles Nsiah Kaewah (Institutional Training Coordinator)