Control of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in the Hospital - Dr Natasha Ratnaraja

Explore effective methods for controlling multidrug-resistant bacteria in hospital settings through this comprehensive 52-minute lecture by Dr Natasha Ratnaraja, Consultant in Infection at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust. Gain insights into transmission modes and learn how infection prevention and control measures can mitigate spread between individuals. Delve into topics such as causative agents, infectious transmission, risk factors, and the five pillars of infection control. Examine standard precautions, personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, isolation techniques, equipment decontamination, and environmental cleaning. Understand the importance of prudent antimicrobial use and global variations in resistance patterns. Equip yourself with essential knowledge to combat the challenge of multidrug-resistant bacteria in healthcare environments.

Intro
Learning objectives
st Link -Causative/infectious agent
rd link-portal of exit from the reservoir
Modes of transmission of infectious agents
th link - portal of entry
th link - susceptible host
What are the risk factors for acquiring infection?
Droplet transmission
Common vehicle transmission
The five pillars of infection control
Standard precautions
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Breaking the chain: hand-washing and hand hygiene
Breaking the chain: isolation & barrier precautions
Breaking the chain: decontamination of equipment & environment
Disinfection
Automated technologies
Breaking the chain: prudent use of antimicrobials
Antimicrobial resistance
Global variation in resistance patterns
Summary