1. Introduction to Healthcare-associated Infections
2. Structural Organization of an Infection Control Program
3. Major Healthcare-associated Infection Types
4. Surveillance of Healthcare-associated Infections
5. Standard Precautions-I: Hand Hygiene
6. Standard Precautions-II: Personal Protective Equipment
7. Transmission-based Precautions
8. Infection Control in Special Situations
9. Disinfection Policy
10. Central Sterile Supply Department
11. Environmental Surveillance
12. Screening for Multidrug-resistant Organisms
13. Infection Control in Laundry
14. Infection Control in Kitchen and Food Safety
15. Waste Management in Healthcare Facility
16. Staff Health Issues-I: Needle Stick Injury Management
17. Staff Health Issues-II: Work Restriction and Vaccination
18. Outbreak Investigation
19. Antimicrobial Stewardship
20. Infection Control Requirements for Accreditation
Index