About the Program

Theme:

IMPLEMENTING IPC KNOWLEDGE TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES.

Hands on Mannequins based training, Case Discussions, Mock drills, Poster presentations, Quiz, Discussions on IPC issues with the experts.

We are delighted to extend an invitation on behalf of CARE Hospitals and the Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI) to attend the 12th National Certificate Course in Infection Prevention and Control.

In recent times, infection control has become a vital part of modern health services around the world. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) have become a major barrier to successful medical treatments and interventions. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is witnessing an alarming rise globally, with India being specifically affected, in addition to the challenges posed by HAIs. This seriously threatens modern science as it renders existing treatments ineffective, resulting in longer hospital stays and higher medical costs. HAIs coupled with AMR affect treatment outcomes and lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, infection prevention and control have become the collective responsibility of all medical, paramedical, and administrative professionals in all hospitals globally. Achieving this requires a detailed understanding and rigorous practice of standard infection control procedures.

Patient safety is the foundation upon which modern medicine is built. It is a priority for healthcare providers, administrators, and patients. Ensuring Patient safety is impossible without controlling HAI and AMR. Healthcare stakeholders across the globe are now prioritizing IPC, AMS, and WASH to address these threats effectively.

The Infection Control Team at CARE Hospitals Nampally, led by Dr. Mustafa Afzal, has been a pioneer in infection control since 2012. The certification course, supported by the Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI), has become a highly acclaimed training program running into its 12th consecutive year. Over this decade-long journey, more than 13,000 Health care workers - nurses, doctors, students, management and quality professionals have been trained in this scientific program making it immensely popular among all stakeholders involved. As we move forward with our mission to implement IPC knowledge to enhance patient outcomes and offer superior education and training opportunities in infection control practices each year, we remain committed to elevating it with innovative initiatives and higher standards of excellence.

We would be honoured if you could join us in our mission to reduce the global and regional burden of HAI. We look forward to meeting you in Hyderabad.

Program Schedule

Chief Guest, Patrons & Course Director

Chief Guest

Dr. Hari Prasad

Dr. Hari Prasad

Group Chairman &
Non-Executive Director
Quality Care India Ltd.

Patrons

Dr. Ranga Reddy

Dr. Ranga Reddy

President
IFCAI

Mr. Syed Kamran Hussain

Dr. Samiullah Sarasapalle

HCOO
CARE Hospitals, Nampally

Course Director

Dr. Mustafa Afzal

Dr. Mustafa Afzal

Consultant - Clinical Microbiology
CARE Hospitals, Nampally

Organizing Committee

Dr. Mustafa Afzal

Dr. Mustafa Afzal

Consultant - Clinical Microbiology

Dr. Mustafa Afzal

Dr. Ranga Reddy

President - IFCAI

Dr. Mustafa Afzal

Dr. Vijay Mohan

Sr. Consultant Internal Medicine

Dr. Mustafa Afzal

Dr. Masood Mohammed

Consultant Critical Care

Mrs. Laxmi

Mrs. Laxmi

Infection Control Nurse In-charge

Mrs. Nikhath Fatima

Mrs. Nikhath Fatima

Infection Control Coordinator

Program Highlights

  • Selecting proper antibiotics Vs Resistance genes in MDRO & XDRO
  • Diagnosing XDRO & MDRO Pathogens to improve clinical plan
  • Emerging Viral Infections – Mpox, Nipah , West Nile viral fever , Covid 19 , H1N1, Tropical fevers ( Dengue , Chikungunya , Malaria and Viral Hemorrhagic fever)
  • MDR & XDR TB – Case scenarios & discussion
  • Epidemiology of Infections
  • Standard precautions & Transmission based precautions – Contact Precautions, Droplet and Airborne precautions
  • Engineering control – Isolation rooms – Positive & Negative pressure, AII, OR, CSSD.
  • Surveillance as per NHSN Criteria - SSI, CAUTI, VAP and CLABSI - Data collection, Infection prevention Bundles, Analysis and Interpretation
  • How to formulate and implement effective Antibiotic policy – AMSP
  • Antibiotic stewardship – Audit & analysis (Empirical & Prophylactic Antibiogram)
  • Pre & Post Exposure prophylaxis
  • Mock drills (Hand rub technique, Scrubbing, Donning, Doffing, HAZMAT and Blood spills)
  • Presentation of monthly infection control data
  • NABH Guidelines 5th edition – Hospital Infection Control
  • Discussions on IPC issues with the experts
Program Schedule

Potential Participants

  • Clinicians, Residents – All medical and Surgical specialties
  • PG Students in Medical \ Surgical specialties \ Microbiology
  • Nursing managers \ Nursing staff\ Nursing educators
  • Hospital Administrators
  • Quality coordinators
  • Healthcare management professionals
  • Medical Faculty from all specialities

Course Fee

Doctors \ Clinicians Rs. 3500 /- Register Now
Nurses\ICN Rs. 2500 /- Register Now
Quality managers & Administrators Rs. 3000/- Register Now

Contact Details

Dr. Mustafa Afzal, Organizing Secretary
Mobile: +91-9848793181
Landline: 040 3041 7518
Email: dr.mustafa.afzal@carehospitals.com
drmustafaafzal@gmail.com
CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad
Mrs. Nikhath Fatima ICC : +91 80081 90621
Email ID: secretariat@ifcai.in
CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad
Mrs. Laxmi ICN : +91 93905 98366
Email ID: : icn.nampally@carehospitals.com
CARE Hospitals, Nampally, Hyderabad
Ms. Spoorthy Vanga: 7095882277
Email ID: secretariat@ifcai.in

VENUE:
HOTEL HAMPSHIRE PLAZA Lakdikapul Hyderabad

WHEN:
22nd and 23rd November 2024

Program Schedule