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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
The purpose of the Infection Prevention and Control
Program is to control and prevent the transmission of infectious diseases within
the hospital environment and the community. This is done by monitoring infections
and implementing control measures through education of employees, patients and visitors
in the principles of infection prevention and control.
The goal of this program is to maintain the safest possible environment for patients,
visitors and employees. This program functions in conjunction with and direction
from the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Outside health officials involved
in the Program include medical practitioners, the Medical Officer of Health and
the Public Hospital Laboratory
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