Infection Control
Reducing Risk of Infections
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The purpose of the Infection Control Service is to reduce the risk of infections and related adverse events among patients, staff, visitors and other hospital users.
Our goals are to:
- Provide an effective surveillance program through the systematic collection and statistical analyses of targeted hospital acquired infections.
- Provide formal and informal education on the principles and practices of Infection Prevention and Control to all hospital users.
- Translate federal and provincial infection control guidelines into practices for the front line professionals.
- Provide internal and external consultation on matters relating to the prevention and control of infections.
- Maintain liaison with public health, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and allied professionals.
- Adhere to accreditation standards.
How do we keep our patients safe in hospital?
- Point of Care Risk Assessment – Each time a staff member visits you or your loved one, they will determine which personal protective equipment (PPE) to wear, based on the type of interaction.
- Hand Hygiene – Staff and visitors are required to clean their hands with either alcohol based hand rub or soap and water, before entering and leaving each patient room.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Signs are posted on (or beside) each patient room indicating which PPE must be used when entering the patient room.
- Environmental Controls – There are many controls in place to ensure your safety. These include: cleaning shared equipment between uses, appropriate placement of patients based on risk screening, and ensuring appropriate barriers are in place.
- Administrative Controls – Policies and procedures, auditing of compliance with practices, vaccine compliance
CONTACT
Infection Control Service
Phone: 519-631-2030 Ext. 2021
Email: infectioncontrol@stegh.on.ca