CARE Hospitals, Nampally, hosts 12th National Infection Prevention and Control Certificate prog

The programme aimed at raising awareness among healthcare providers about safeguarding patients from hospital acquired infections

CARE Hospitals, Nampally, hosted the 12th National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Certificate Programme in Hyderabad. The programme, aimed at raising awareness among healthcare providers about safeguarding patients from hospital acquired infections, underscored the critical importance of fostering safer healthcare environments through robust infection prevention and control measures.

The programme was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr K Hari Prasad, Group Chairman and Non-Executive Director, CARE Hospitals, and delivered an inspiring keynote address emphasizing the importance of infection control in advancing patient safety and healthcare excellence.

He stated, "Infection prevention and control is not just a set of procedures but a culture that must be embedded within every healthcare facility. It is imperative that healthcare workers, regardless of their role, have a basic understanding of IPC principles and practice. This knowledge is essential to preventing the spread of infections, safeguarding our patients, staff, and the broader community. At CARE Hospitals, we believe in empowering our healthcare professionals with the skills and insights necessary to ensure that we continue to offer the safest care possible."

The programme was led by Dr Sami, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr Mustafa Afzal, Consultant - Clinical Microbiology and IPC Program Director at CARE Hospitals, Nampally, which brought together a distinguished panel of healthcare leaders, microbiology experts, and infection control specialists from across the country, including Rajeev Chourey, Group Vice President of Quality, Operations & ESG, and Group Chief of Medical Services; Dr Ranga Reddy, President, IFCAI; Dr Vincy Ashok Tribhavan, Vice President, Nursing Administration; Dr MS Ratnamani, Consultant Clinical Microbiologist & ICO, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Saishruti, Consultant Microbiologist and National Head, Sankara Eye Foundation India; Shailesh Mehta, Director, INMC Medovation, Bengaluru; Dr Safaa Muneer Ahmed, Clinical Microbiologist & HIC, Renova Group of Hospitals; Dr Saba Javed, Consultant Microbiologist, Ramakrishna CARE Hospitals, Raipur; and Dr Nirupama Padmaja, Consultant Microbiologist & ICO, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad.

The two-day programme featured sessions, workshops, and discussions on cutting-edge techniques in infection control, global best practices, and innovative solutions for ensuring patient and staff safety in healthcare facilities. 

Dr Sami, said, "At CARE Hospitals, patient safety and healthcare excellence are at the heart of our mission. Infection prevention and control (IPC) aim to arrest the spread of infections in healthcare facilities and the community. It is the responsibility of every healthcare worker to ensure that patients, visitors, and staff are safe at all times. This program empowers healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to minimize risks and foster safer environments for all."

Dr Afzal mentioned, "Infection control is pivotal in modern healthcare. Healthcare workers require at least a basic understanding of IPC principles and practice. This programme serves as a platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation, enabling us to set new benchmarks in patient care and safety."