Infection Control

Mandatory Compliance

These protocols are derived from the MOH 2019 Primary Health Care Infection Control Guidelines. Non-compliance during audits is flagged for corrective action.

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Infection Control Scope

This page organizes infection control guidance into a decision framework.

GENERAL SOP

Standard Precautions

Hand hygiene, basic PPE, respiratory etiquette, injection safety, waste management, and linen handling — applied to every patient, every time.

Universal

SITUATIONS THAT YOU MAY FACE

A

Transmission-Based Precaution

Airborne, droplet, and contact precautions. Triage decision tree for infectious symptoms and isolation protocols.

Branch 1

B

Environment & Logistics

Waste segregation, sharps disposal, spill management, environmental cleaning, and instrument sterilization.

Branch 2

C

Emergency & Exposure

Needlestick injury, blood splash to mucosa, and post-exposure prophylaxis pathways. Time-critical protocols.

Branch 3 - Critical

D

Personal Health, Screening & Compliance

Hep B vaccination, TB screening, sharps injury surveillance, and Link Nurse audit responsibilities.

Branch 4

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Quick Reference

Protocol	When to Apply	First Action
Standard Precautions	Every patient contact	Hand hygiene + assess PPE need
Airborne Precautions	Suspected TB, measles	N95 + isolate in ventilated area
Droplet Precautions	Suspected influenza, MERS-CoV	Surgical mask + 1–2m distance
Contact Precautions	Suspected MRSA, MRO	Gloves + apron + limit movement
Needlestick	Immediately after injury	Wash under running water
Blood Splash	Splash to eyes/mouth	Irrigate with water/saline 10–15 min

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Governance

• Infection Control Committees exist at state, district, and clinic levels.
• Link Nurses conduct internal audits and oversee training compliance.
• External audits are conducted twice yearly by the State Health Department.

For clinic-specific contacts (IC Focal Person, Link Nurse, isolation room location), refer to your clinic's local safety addendum.