Presentation on theme: "Infection prevention and control in maternal and neonatal care"— Presentation transcript
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Infection prevention and control in maternal and neonatal care
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afe care pathway for women and newborns: a 6-module training package
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Pregnancy-related infections and sepsis are one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide
Many more women and children
experience morbidity, disability and long-term ill-health due to infections that occurred during pregnancy or the postnatal period
Most of these infections are preventable with provision of high-quality maternity care, including appropriate infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and practices
Source:
Global report on the epidemiology and burden of sepsis. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2011 (https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240010789); Say L, Chou D, Gemmill A, Tuncalp O, Moller AB, Daniels J, et al. Global causes of maternal death: a WHO systematic analysis. Lancet Glob Health. 2014 2(6):e323-33
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Key role of infection prevention and control (IPC) in maternal and neonatal care
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The goal of this training package is to integrate IPC standards and practices within the key steps of the care pathway for women and newborns
Across the continuum of care, from pregnancy to the postnatal period.
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Infection prevention and control in maternal and neonatal care: a WHO training course
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Module 1:
introduction to infection prevention and control in the context of maternal and neonatal care infections
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A 6-module training package for health workers
Module 3:
care of the pregnant woman and baby during uncomplicated
labour
, childbirth and the early postnatal period
Module 4:
care of the pregnant women in special situations during
labour
Module 5:
prevention of infectious complications of caesarean sections
Module 6:
prevention of infection during care of the small and sick newborns
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Module 2:
prevention, screening and management of infections during
routine care of the pregnant woman in the antenatal clinic
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Relevant to all maternal and
neonatal care settings
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Antenatal care:
clinic, ward
Intrapartum care:
labour
ward, theatre, emergency room Postnatal care:
postnatal wards, special newborn care units, kangaroo mother care (KMC) units/ rooms, n
eonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
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WHO recommendations on infection prevention and control
WHO recommendations on preventive, screening and treatment of infections from antenatal to postnatal care
Existing
OpenWHO self-pace courses to expand content available IPC modules to help enrich your knowledge and understanding on that specific IPC topic and intervention
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WHO guidelines and resources in one place
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Best practices in infection prevention and control
Module 1:
introduction to infection prevention and control in the context of maternal and neonatal care infections
hand hygiene
risk assessment at the point of care
appropriate placement of patients (segregation/isolation/cohort to limit transmission)
appropriate use of personal protective equipment, based on risk assessment
respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
aseptic technique
sharps and injection safety and prevention of transmission of blood-borne pathogens
safe handling and/or disposal of contaminated patient-care items and equipment (waste management)
environmental cleaning
linen (safe handling, transporting and processing)
decontamination and sterilization of reusable equipment
Global burden of health care-associated infections (HAIs), maternal and neonatal infections including sepsis
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Skills needed to apply IPC standard precautions and additional precautions during provision of routine antenatal care
Module 2: prevention, screening and management of infections during routine care of the pregnant woman in the antenatal clinic
Assessments and interventions for :
identification of infections or risk factors during routine antenatal care
counselling and prevention of infections during pregnancy
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Module 3: care of the pregnant woman and baby during uncomplicated
labour
, childbirth and the early postnatal period
Risks factors for infection
WASH requirements to enable appropriate IPC
Appropriate assessments and interventions for identification and prevention of infections
Skills needed to apply IPC standard precautions and additional precautions during
labour
, uncomplicated
labour
, childbirth and the early postnatal period to prevent health care-associated infections (HAIs)
From admission of the
labouring
woman to
discharge from health facility after
chidbirth
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Module 1:
introduction to infection prevention and control in the context of maternal and neonatal care infections
.
A 6-module training package for health workers
Module 3:
care of the pregnant woman and baby during uncomplicated
labour
, childbirth and the early postnatal period
Module 4:
care of the pregnant women in special situations during
labour
Module 5:
prevention of infectious complications of caesarean sections
Module 6:
prevention of infection during care of the small and sick newborns
.
Module 2:
prevention, screening and management of infections during routine care of the pregnant woman in the antenatal clinic
AVAILABLE
COMING
SOON
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Self-pace course
on Open WHO IPC channel
https://openwho.org/channels/ipc
Interactive and practical resources
for trainers and students coming up in 2022
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WHO
OpenWHO
course:
Reducing antimicrobial resistance of treatable sexually transmitted infections in antenatal care
https://openwho.org/courses/amr-sti-anc
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