Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a major public health problem all over the world. Infections caused by resistant microbes fail to respond to treatment, resulting in prolonged illness and greater risk of death. This document focuses on the mechanism to develop a practically applicable h...ospital antibiotic policy and standard treatment guidelines (STG). In addition, the document contains information on various effective strategies for implementation of STG. It also discusses various activities and information required for the development of the antibiogram, antibiotic policy and standard treatment guidelines, such as surveillance programmes, the cause and controlling strategies for AMR and HAI; performance measures of antibiogram, antibiotic policy and standard treatment guidelines. A model hospital STG for community-acquired pneumonia in adults is included.
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This guide supports the low-dose, high-frequency practice of scenerios needed to maintain competency in prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage. The document is learner centered and is directly linked to service delivery standards. It is part of the Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding After ...Birth training package.
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Briefing note prepared by the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, August 2014
of highly contagious viruses (of the Ebola or Marburg type) in the context of an epidemic outbreak in West Africa
Le présent guide a été conçu comme un outil simple et pratique pour aider les administrateurs sanitaires des districts à élaborer un plan réaliste à leur niveau, afin de mieux gérer l'élimination des déchets produits par les injectio
Objectif du module : Identifier un accident d'exposition au sang, les conduites à risque, la conduite à tenir, les mesures de précautions universelles.
Objectif du module : Décrire un PSM 2, travailler sous un PSM 2, identifier les bonnes pratiques de laboratoires : nettoyage, désinfection, risque des aérosols, consignes de sécurité.
Objectif du module : Identifier un triple emballage, définir les termes utilisés pour les emballages,classer les matières infectieuses et les exigences d'emballage correspondante
This core package of materials provides a comprehensive introduction to the FAST strategy: a focused approach to stopping TB spread in congregate settings. This core package is composed of a booklet, job aids, posters, and a button which serves as a visual reminder to staff and patients of the impor...tance of this strategy in TB control. FAST can be implemented in both general and TB specific medical settings. Download the complete package from the website https://drtbnetwork.org/fast-tb-infection-control-strategy-core-package
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