Module 1 of the hospital infection prevention course focuses on the role of the infection control committee in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). HAIs are common and costly, causing harm to patients. Antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance are also addressed. Coordination among healthcare professionals and understanding HAI pathophysiology are emphasised.

Module 2 of the course highlights "surveillance approaches in infection control practices." Surveillance is vital for assessing program efficacy, identifying areas for improvement, meeting reporting requirements, and achieving goals. The module covers standard surveillance methods like hand hygiene, isolation policies, contact precautions, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.

Module 3 focuses on "special care unit and care bundle implementation for infection prevention and control." Care bundles are crucial for consistent, evidence-based care delivery. The module explores the significance of care bundles in infection prevention and control, discussing common approaches used in healthcare settings to optimize patient outcomes.

HAI Surveillance - CDC Approach: Effective HAI surveillance programs assess hospital practices and provide feedback for improvement. The CDC leads in surveillance, outbreak investigations, and prevention. This module highlights key components and the conventional methodology used by the CDC in HAI surveillance systems.

Antimicrobial stewardship focuses on optimizing antibiotic use to treat infections, prevent harm, and combat resistance. This module covers principles and approaches, including antibiograms, antibiotic policies, and usage audits, promoting effective prescribing and combating antimicrobial resistance.

Monitoring staff health is vital for infection control. This module focuses on safe injection practices, preventing disease transmission during medication preparation and administration. It also covers safe drug administration and preventing nosocomial infections after needle-stick injuries.

This module highlights the engineering aspects of infection control in hospital design. Topics include specialised ventilation systems, washer disinfectants, sterilisers, healthcare laundry, and hospital hygiene. Practical strategies incorporating engineering concepts are discussed for effective infection control.

This module focuses on ancillary services in infection control. Revenue cycle management and health information technology play crucial roles. Housekeeping maintains cleanliness and upkeep. Covers housekeeping checklists, biomedical waste management, vehicle disinfection, laundry, food/kitchen practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections.