Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPC)

The Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPC) is a clinical governance strategy essential for safe healthcare delivery and patient services. Its core mandate is to formulate policies and programs to mitigate healthcare-associated infections (HAI) within the facility.

Core Objectives:

1. To prevent and minimize the risk of HAI outbreaks

2. To prevent or reduce HAI and antimicrobial-resistant organisms in patients, staff, or visitors

3. To strengthen and standardize the surveillance of HAI and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

4. Effective implementation of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) best practices