Infection Control Room

(1) Holding meetings by the organizations that are necessary for the infection control in the hospital

We hold meetings to discuss the current problems and necessary measures for hospital infection control. In addition, we evaluate practices and review the measures.

(2) Manual management (creation) for the prevention of hospital infections

We create and update the manuals necessary for infection control.
(This is based on the latest knowledge and content that conforms to the functions and characteristics of our hospital)

(3) Implementation of a variety of surveillance

We can be aware of the daily standards of our hospital by conducting the following surveillance and are mindful of outbreak prevention such as in the event of a group outbreak with early detection and early response.

• Various infectious disease surveillance
• Nosocomial isolates surveillance
• Resistant bacteria surveillance
• Medical equipment related surveillance
• Hand hygiene surveillance
• Antibacterial drug usage

(4) Regular hospital visits and direct on-site guidance for thorough hospital infection control

We conduct patrols to observe the implementation conditions in the field, and to provide direct guidance as necessary.

(5) Staff education

We provide education for all of the staff and educate the persons in charge as necessary regarding on-site infection control.
* All staff members must attend at least two times per year and we are focusing on staff education to be able to utilize the information for on-site infection control.

• Conducting training sessions targeting on-site infection control
• Standard preventive measures and channel specific precautions
• Prevention of occupational infections
• Conduct study sessions by subject (from time to time)
• Other

(6) Recommendations for various vaccinations for faculty members

We recommend vaccinations against infectious diseases, measles, rubella, epidemic parotitis, chickenpox, influenza, and other diseases as a countermeasure for prevention of hospital infections preventable by vaccinations, and take heed to prevention of hospital infections.

(7) Other

• Academic conference presentations
• Training hospital infection control personnel
• General infectious disease consultations

We exchange information and opinions to improve the quality of infection control throughout the region in cooperation with nine medical institutions around the area.

• ・Conferences with cooperating facilities
• ・General infectious disease consultations
• ・Multi-facility infection control support
  (Advice on in-hospital rounds/preparation of manuals)

o Hand-washing instruction for educational institutions
We provide hand-washing instruction for preschools, elementary schools, and junior high schools, etc.