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Pushpam.J. Chundamalai*1, Siby Thomas 2

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2Professor and HOD, Department of Hospital Administration, Division of Health Management, School of Medical Education, Centre for Professional and Advanced studies, Gandhinagar P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, India  
Corresponding Author:
*1Assistant Professor, Department of hospital administration, Division of health management, School of Medical Education, Centre for Professional and Advanced studies, Gandhinagar P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, India. Mail Id: pjnasha55@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Background of the study: American Medical Association first recommended in 1958 that hospital set up Infection Control Committee. Though not widely accepted with modification of original policy in 1976, Infection Control Committee functions effectively to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Infection control reduces mortality and morbidity due to nosocomial infection.  It helps to maintain employee health and morale. Objectives of Study was to analyse the effectiveness of Infection Control Committee of Pushpa Giri Medical College Hospital Tiruvalla and also to study the function and importance and functions of hospital infection control committee.

Methodology: The study was conducted at Pushpa Giri Medical College Hospital Tiruvalla. The population selected was 2 set of populations which consist of all Infection control committee members and all ward in charge Pushpa Giri Medical College Hospital Tiruvalla as sample. A pre tested questionnaire was used to collect the data and distributed among 15 hospital infection control committee members and 35 wards in charge. The period of study was 45 days from 6-5-2019 to 28-6-2019. The filled in questionnaires were collected, classified and analysed.

Results: The study revealed that the infection control committee is effective. It is vital in rendering service to the patients.  The infection control committee functions efficiently and follows the international guidelines.

Conclusion: The observations revealed that the policies and procedures of this hospital is based on CDC and WHO guidelines. There are too many factors influencing the effectives functioning of Hospital Infection Control Committee.

Keywords: Infection Control Committee; Infectious diseases; Nosocomial infection

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