Infection control in healthcare

  • Location

    Dr. Samir Abbas Hospital

  • Phone

    +966 509737537

  • Website: www.dsah.sa Join Event
  • Email Address: hala.alkazzaz@dsah.sa
  • Email Activity Coordinator: CPD.Accreditation@dsah.sa
  • Phone Activity Coordinator: +966 581035651

Event Audience

Event Goals

  • 1. Define infection control and its importance in healthcare settings
  • 2. Recognize the role of healthcare workers in preventing the spread of infections
  • 3. Identify high-risk situations and populations vulnerable to infections.
  • 4. Explain the importance and types of standard precautions (e.g., hand hygiene, personal protective equipment).
  • 5. Implement the appropriate precautions for different types of infections.
  • 6. Demonstrate the correct hand-washing and hand-rubbing techniques.
  • 7. Learn when and how to use alcohol-based hand rubs and soap.
  • 8. Identify the types of PPE (gloves, gowns, masks, face shields, etc.).
  • 9. Recognize the importance of maintaining equipment and environment cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination.

Event Agenda

26/04/2025

Registration & Breakfast

08:00:00 - 08:15:00
Speaker(s): No speakers assigned
26/04/2025

Overview of the day’s agenda, Icebreaker activity, Objectives of the training session

08:15:00 - 08:30:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Infection Control Basics

08:30:00 - 09:30:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Pathogens and Their Transmission

09:30:00 - 10:30:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions

10:30:00 - 11:30:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Active discussion

11:30:00 - 11:45:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

11:45:00 - 12:45:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Lunch & prayer

12:45:00 - 13:30:00
Speaker(s): No speakers assigned
26/04/2025

Sterilization, Disinfection, and Environmental Control

13:30:00 - 14:00:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Reporting, and Outbreak Control

14:00:00 - 14:45:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Safe Injection Practices and Needle Safety

14:45:00 - 15:45:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Active discussion

15:45:00 - 16:00:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

16:00:00 - 16:30:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Needle and Sharps Disposal Protocols

16:30:00 - 17:00:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Infection Prevention Education

17:00:00 - 17:30:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)
26/04/2025

Active discussion

17:30:00 - 18:00:00
Speaker(s): دعاء احمد محمود (DUAA AHMED MAHMOUD)