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FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF GUIDELINE COMMITTEE
FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF GUIDELINE COMMITTEE
FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF GUIDELINE COMMITTEE
FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF GUIDELINE COMMITTEE
FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF GUIDELINE COMMITTEE
The review of the Policies and Procedures on Infection Control Guideline has been a necessary
endeavor to reflect developments and advancements to the current infection control practices,
in order to provide a more up-to-date guide for healthcare providers.
The first edition of this guideline has been reviewed in its entirety, resulting in a completely
revised 2 edition. This Policies and Procedures on Infection Control Guideline has been
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developed based on evidence from various international policies and procedures in infection control.

The changes of notes include updated details on the structure, functions and management in
the chapters on hospital infection and antibiotic control committee, implementation of healthcare
associated infections surveillance as well as hospital outbreak management and sterilization.

This edition also includes new chapters on isolation precautions and updates on standard
precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, transmission based and design of isolation room. Various
clinical practices and processes, activities to reduce the common healthcare associated infections
and infection control in specific healthcare settings are also noteworthy additions to this guideline.

Guideline committee members who contributed to the chapters are well recognized as authorities
or leaders in the field of infection control. It is my utmost hope that all healthcare providers will
benefit from this Policies and Procedures on Infection Control Guideline. A vote of thanks are in
order for chapter writers and coordinators, the Quality in Medical Care Section, Medical
Development Division and all those involved in one way or another, for their support, dedication
and commitment in making this guideline a reality.

DR. CHRISTOPHER K. C. LEE

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