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Infection Control The Infection Control Services of South-East Regional Health Authority is responsible for the surveillance, outbreak management, education, prevention and research of hospital acquired infections and communicable diseases. Located on the sixth floor of The Moncton Hospital, Infection Control Services maintains a strong liaison with Public Health and other allied professionals both within regional health authorities and in the community. Infection Control Services identifies the infections and diseases and develops strategies for intervention and improvement through systemic and ongoing collection, analysis and reporting. Once clusters or outbreaks occur, the hospital responds to ensure patient and staff safety and to help the facility return to normal. Orientation and continuing education is provided on the risks of infectious diseases in the hospital and how to prevent the transmission of diseases in the hospital. Education is provided to patients, families, visitors and health care workers. Infection Control Services also provides expert knowledge and direction to individuals and departments, internally and externally, on matters relating to the prevention and control of infections. This includes disinfection and sterilization of medical devices, invasive medical devices, housekeeping, construction related issues and antibiotic resistant organisms. The multidisciplinary staff of Infection Control Services consists of a physician and nurses who have specialized in infection control and infectious diseases, a microbiologist and a program administrative director. The staff partners with clinical staff in an attempt to identify potentially infectious diseases promptly so that infections are not transmitted to other people. In addition, research is conducted to find more effective, efficient and practical infection control methods. Currently, Infection Control Services is involved in research studies associated with CHEC/CNISP, including:
Mission The mission of the Infection Control Service is to prevent the transmission of infection between hospital patients, personnel, visitors and other potential contacts using evidence based and cost effective approaches.  Back to top |
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Educating staff and the public on the infections and communicable diseases that can be acquired in a hospital is a key role of Infection Control.
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Frequent handwashing helps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. To properly wash your hands, using soap and water scrub hands vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds; rinse and dry.
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