All- round Infection Prevention

Dr Yogesh Kumar Gupta, Head Infection Control, Rukmani Birla Hospital, Jaipur states that use of appropriate PPE, specially, use of masks has increased. Also, the need for isolation precautions specially with respiratory infections has been understood.
His hospital focuses on Virtual Training through – online webinars and videos. The models adopted include Bundle care — especially central line and Catheter care; Antibiotic stewardship and Comprehensive hand hygiene In 2024, patient & family engagement in infection prevention practices and judicial use of antibiotics will be given more attention.