Section A Infection Control Plan

Introduction to Infection Control

Infection Control Committee

Infection Control Practitioner's Responsibilities

Infection Control Procedures

Section B General Prevention

Introduction to Standard Precautions

Standard Precautions

Tuberculin Management Program

Blood Transfusions

Section C Department-Specific Prevention

Food and Nutrition Department

Laboratory

EEG Department

Housekeeping Department

Linen Services

Section D Prevention: Waste Disposal

Introduction to Disposable Items

Needle and Syringe Disposal

Resuscitation Mask Disposal

Solid Waste Disposal

Multiple-Use Sterile Drugs

Section E Prevention Procedures

Hand Hygiene

Cleaning and Disinfecting a Blood or Body Fluid Spill

Refrigerator Inspections

Washing Machine Disinfection

Ice Machine Cleaning

Disinfection of Medical Equipment and Toys

Food Brought to Patients from Outside UTHCPC

Seclusion Room Cleaning

Prevention of Organizationally-Acquired Illness

Fingernail Policy for Direct Care Staff

	Microwave Oven Use
	Immunization Procedure

Section F General Surveillance

Introduction to General Surveillance

Infection Control Practitioner's Surveillance Responsibilities

Surveillance of Patient Care Areas

Employee Health

Exposure to Blood or Body Fluids

Infection Control Studies

Reportable Disease Information

Reporting Possible Exposure of Emergency Response Personnel

Section G Disease-Specific Surveillance

Testing for HIV or Other Blood-Borne Pathogens

Screening Patients for Tuberculosis During Admissions

Pediculosis (Lice) Screening and Documentation

Section H Control

Infection Control Measures

Outbreak Investigation

Pediculosis (Lice)

Scabies/Itch Mites