About IFCAI and its activities in IPC and AMS.pptx

IFCAI is a non-profit organization has been set up with the following objectives:
To promote and ensure capacity building in Infection control training and research.
To award recognition in Infection control programmes.
To undertake all activities aimed at creating awareness to address the increasing health challenges faced by India.
To focus on creating higher standards of Hygiene and Infection Control, driving public health oriented research and consultancy
initiatives for shaping Hygiene and Infection Control policies.
To offer customized programmes to address India’s Hygiene and Infection Control needs.
To create meaningful career prospects and opportunities for Hygiene and Infection Control professionals.
To establish standards in Hygiene and Infection Control education by enabling the formation of an independent accreditation system.
To create a network of world class institutes and faculty for training and producing high quality Hygiene and Infection Control professionals.

1. Infection Control Academy of India About 1 Mission Vision, Values 2 Activities 3 Collaborations 4

2. www.ifcai.in The Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI) is the leading not-for-profit organization for infection preventionists (IPs). Incorporated in 2016, our mission is to create a safer world through the prevention of infection. Infection Control Academy of India

3. Volunteers IFCAI counts hundreds of volunteer members nationwide. It’s directed by advisory board consisting of professional of repute. Most IFCAI associates are nurses, physicians, public health professionals, epidemiologists, microbiologists, or medical technologists who are committed to patient safety. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Total 828 memberships with certificates and micro credential badge

4. Values & Vision www.ifcai.in

5. Infection prevention and control (IPC) capacity building of healthcare professionals (HCPs), institutions and enabling systems in India and in low to medium-resource countries. Mission

6. To create a safer world through the prevention of infection. This is achieved by the provision of better care to promote health at affordable cost. Vision

7. Best of the class infection prevention and control (IPC) education. Democratise the knowledge to critical mass required to prevent & control infectious diseases effectively Open Collaboration with organisations having a shared purpose Leveraging global resources to make change faster Facilitating ecosystem and policies guidelines for a infection-free healthcare system Values

8. Focus Areas for IPC and AMR Awareness Training and Education (Capacity building) Research and Publication Policy Advocacy and Support Collaborations Community Outreach

9. Drivers Shaping the Future for Infection Prevention Future of healthcare: Prevention Integration of evidence-based research and outcomes Anticipating and influencing regulatory change Empowered consumers' demand for transparency, safety, and accountability Automated future for data collection and risk assessment Global interconnected world encourages collaboration

10. Continuum of work Awareness: We strive to raise awareness about infection prevention and its importance. Training and Education: We provide training and education programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of infection preventionists. Research and Publication: We conduct research and publish findings to contribute to the advancement of infection prevention practices. Policy Advocacy and Support: We collaborate with various organizations, such as NCDC, ICMR, WHO, US CDC, and government bodies like AP Govt and TS Govt, to develop and implement policies on infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance, and patient safety. Collaborations: We partner with academic institutions like UOH, PHFI SSSOHL, civil society organizations like React and World Animal Protection, professional associations like IMA and IAMM, and organizations like CII and FTCCI to foster collaboration and collective efforts. Community Outreach: We engage with the community through media and physical programs to spread awareness and promote infection prevention practices. The Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI) is a CSO that aims to educate and empower professionals in infection prevention in India and around the world to address global health threats like HAI, AMR. We work across different areas to make a significant impact:

11. Focus Areas Awareness Training and Education (Capacity building) Research and Publication Policy Advocacy and Support Collaborations Community Outreach

12. Strategic Framework & Scope IFCAI has taken WHO IPC core components as basis for its strategic framework: 1. IPC programme 2. IPC guidelines 3. IPC education and training 4. Health care-associated infection surveillance 5. Multimodal strategies 6. Monitoring/audits of IPC practices and feedback 7. Workload, staffing and bed occupancy 8. Built environment, materials and equipment for IPC

13. DIPC Course Participants Mix Over 65 % of DIPC Participants are Medical doctor

14. Digital Native This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC Digital Native We leverage on the potential of digital technology to reach, engage and impart IPC training: LMS AI Video Channel Micro-credentials Social groups Digital Marketing

15. Lead, shape and  inform  the infection prevention agenda in India and other Low Resource Settings. Develop and create strategic alliances to progress the IPC agenda, locally nationally and internationally. Collaborate and align with key infection prevention and public health organizations, agencies and, consumer groups, including international engagement, to demonstrate and promote effective infection prevention programs across the care continuum. Define, develop, strengthen, and sustain competencies of the IP across the career span and support board certification in infection prevention and control to obtain widespread adoption. Influence and  promote  the evidence base for infection prevention practice that is adopted universally. Be the organisation of choice for all those involved in infection prevention to  sustain improvements in practice. Provide a framework that enables all health and social care practitioners to function competently;   Build and maintain research and development capability and capacity. Assess and certify disinfectants and publish list of quality disinfectant and antiseptic products in line with VAH a recognized authority for quality assurance in prophylactic disinfection in Germany.  Collect, analyse, and interpret health data in order to track infection trends, plan appropriate interventions, measure success, and report relevant data to public health agencies. IFCAI has incorporated several learning from WHO, UNICEF, ACIPC and other major IPC organizations worldwide Activities

16. OUR MAIN FOCUS Healthcare Professional Capacity Building in India & low resource countries. ...

17. IPC Conferences HIPC. A series of IPC masterclasses during the pandemic on virtual media engaged over 1200 registered HCPs. Several national levels and localised training programs resulted in training & certification of approx.—8000 healthcare workers (HCW). Discussion groups on WhatsApp, Facebook and other social media to support HCW with advice and support A Clinical Microbiologist and Infection Preventionist centred newsletter circulated free of cost, reaching more than 15,000 HCWs in Asia, Africa and Gulf countries. Digital weekly news magazine website and newsletter https://onehealthupdate.com/ E-learning course on Infection Prevention & Control developed and offered in collaboration with the University of Hyderabad and COL CEMCA First ever in India: Post Graduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control offered in collaboration with Hyderabad Central University Activity Log

18. Australasia College of Infection Prevention and Control Cambodian Council of Nurses Public Health Foundation of India International Society for Disease Surveillance UNICEF Administrative Staff College of India University of Hyderabad Clean India Journal PGICH Noida Commonwealth of Learning .. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY Collaborations

19. IFCAI believes that the healthcare system has reached a critical juncture between patient safety, infection prevention, and quality of care. Significant changes in where care is and will be delivered are central issues. These changes represent an unprecedented opportunity for infection preventionists (IPs) to accelerate progress toward the elimination of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). We are gearing to advance our mission to create a safer world through prevention of infection and embrace this bold direction through patient safety, implementation science, competencies and certification, advocacy, data standardization and IPC product testing & listing. Epilogue >>>

20. Contact: [email protected] www.ifcai.in www.pgdipc.com Social Media handles Facebook / LinkedIn/ Twitter: @ifcai1

21. IFCAI is a non-profit organization has been set up with the following objectives: To promote and ensure capacity building in Infection control training and research. To award recognition in Infection control programmes. To undertake all activities aimed at creating awareness to address the increasing health challenges faced by India. To focus on creating higher standards of Hygiene and Infection Control, driving public health oriented research and consultancy initiatives for shaping Hygiene and Infection Control policies. To offer customized programmes to address India’s Hygiene and Infection Control needs. To create meaningful career prospects and opportunities for Hygiene and Infection Control professionals. To establish standards in Hygiene and Infection Control education by enabling the formation of an independent accreditation system. To create a network of world class institutes and faculty for training and producing high quality Hygiene and Infection Control professionals. About IFCAI