Framework And Toolkit For Infection Prevention And Control Outbreak Preparedness Readiness And Response At The National Level

Framework and toolkit for infection prevention and control outbreak preparedness, readiness and response at the national level

This document provides a practical framework of actions and toolkit for strengthening infection prevention and control (IPC) outbreak preparedness, readiness and response at the national and subnational level. The document is targeted at IPC decision-makers, including IPC focal points or others in charge of IPC at the national or subnational level, and is geared towards outbreak response incident managers, outbreak management IPC task forces and national IPC committees. Other target audiences include safety and quality leads and managers, regulatory bodies and allied organizations, including academia, national IPC professional bodies and nongovernmental organizations involved in IPC activities.

Framework and toolkit for infection prevention and control in outbreak preparedness, readiness and response at the health care facility level

Infection prevention and control and water sanitation and hygiene in health facilities during mpox disease outbreaks

The IPC and WASH rapid assessment tool (RAT) is meant to assess health facilities within mpox-affected areas that have at least one inpatient bed. This guide is intended for individuals who are conducting assessments of a facility, regardless of their previous IPC and /or WASH experience. This guide provides detailed instructions and describes the parameters for each criterion, data collection exercise and follow-up actions based on the assessment findings and recommendations