Infection Control
About Infection Control
Based on the guidelines for measures against nosocomial infections established by our hospital, the Infection Control implements measures against nosocomial infections, investigates infections, investigates and controls infection routes when nosocomial infections occur, and educates staff on infection control. This department is responsible for It consists of five occupations: doctor, nurses, pharmacists, clinical laboratory technologists, and clerical workers.
Click here for "Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital Hospital Infection Control Guideline"
In April 2017, in addition to the ICT (Infection Control Team), the AST (Antimicrobial Stewardship Team) was newly established. ICT is responsible for the "preventive aspect" and AST is responsible for the "therapeutic aspect", and we are working on our daily work to provide better care and advanced treatment to patients.
Infection Control
Infection Control activities
consultation
You will be consulted on the treatment of infectious diseases, the selection of antibiotics, countermeasures against drug-resistant bacteria, and nursing care procedures related to infections.
ward round
It is conducted regularly to observe the implementation status of infection control measures by the staff. Occasionally, I will be present during care and treatment situations.
Early detection and response to infectious disease surveillance and outbreaks
We check the detection status of drug-resistant bacteria such as MRSA and ESBL, and strive to prevent their increase and spread.
ICT conference (once/week)
Along with monitoring the detection status of drug-resistant bacteria, surveillance, and reporting on ward rounds, we are working on issues for consideration.
AST team activity
We monitor the use of specific antimicrobials from the early stage of treatment for infectious diseases, examine the appropriate administration period and dosage, and aim to improve the therapeutic effect through appropriate use of antimicrobials.
Apart from the ICT conference, the AST team also holds a conference once a week. Conferences held by doctor, nurses, pharmacists, and clinical laboratory technologists are an important time for exchanging opinions and sharing information among various professions.
Staff safety management
We strive to prevent staff from being exposed to needles and blood, and we have created an environment where safety devices and protective equipment can be used appropriately.
In addition, we check the antibody titers (hepatitis B and epidemic viral diseases) of our employees and vaccinate them.
With the aim of increasing the herd immunity of our hospital, we have started a new initiative from 2016 that requires new employees and trainees to submit an "antibody survey form".
For more information, please see "For those who are planning to join our hospital, practice, or train."
Staff education
We hold various workshops on the theme of infection control. We also regularly conduct training that assumes acceptance of patients with infectious diseases.
Creating and revising manuals
We are constantly creating and revising in-hospital manuals on infection control.
To all who use our hospital
Infection prevention during hospitalization
All hospital staff are working together to prevent infection so that patients can live a recuperative life with peace of mind. We ask for the cooperation of the patient and his or her family members to prevent infection.
Please read "Infection prevention during hospitalization"To all traders who enter and leave our hospital
Occupational infection prevention at our hospital
For those who work in the hospital by outsourcing, etc., and those who visit our hospital for work, epidemic viral diseases (measles, rubella, chickenpox, mumps) and influenza ( If you visit from December to March), please cooperate with vaccination. For details, please refer to the guidance below.
Please read "For those who enter and leave our hospital on business - request for vaccination against epidemic viral diseases and influenza -"
