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Quality improvement is at the core of ICNC’s commitment to enhancing infection control practices in healthcare settings. The chapter recognizes that maintaining high standards of infection prevention requires ongoing evaluation and refinement of practices and protocols. ICNC develops and promotes standards and guidelines for infection control that are based on the latest evidence and best practices.

These guidelines serve as benchmarks for healthcare facilities, helping them to achieve and maintain high levels of compliance with infection control standards. To ensure that these standards are met, ICNC conducts regular audits and assessments of healthcare facilities. These evaluations provide valuable feedback on areas where improvements are needed, allowing facilities to address gaps in their infection control practices.

Based on the results of these audits, ICNC helps healthcare facilities develop and implement performance improvement plans tailored to their specific needs. These plans may include targeted training, process re-engineering, and resource allocation to strengthen infection control measures. By continuously refining infection control practices, ICNC is helping to create safer healthcare environments, reduce infection rates, and improve overall patient outcomes.

Our Initiatives Include;

Standards and Guidelines

We develop and promote standards and guidelines for infection control that are based on the latest evidence and best practices. These guidelines serve as benchmarks for healthcare facilities, ensuring that they adhere to the highest possible standards in infection prevention. By aligning our standards with international best practices, we help raise the quality of healthcare across the board.

Audits and Assessments

ICNC conducts regular audits and assessments of healthcare facilities to evaluate their compliance with infection control standards. These assessments identify areas for improvement and provide facilities with actionable feedback, helping them to enhance their infection control practices. Facilities that undergo regular audits are better equipped to manage infection risks and improve patient outcomes.

Performance Improvement Plans

Based on audit results, ICNC helps healthcare facilities develop and implement performance improvement plans tailored to address specific areas of need. These plans may include targeted training, process re-engineering, and resource allocation to strengthen infection control measures. By continuously refining their practices, healthcare facilities can reduce infection rates and improve overall patient safety.

Quality improvement initiatives are critical to advancing infection control standards in Kenyan healthcare facilities.

Research in Kenya has demonstrated that continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs lead to measurable reductions in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). For example, a study on CQI implementation in Kenyan hospitals showed a 50% reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) over a two-year period.   

These findings underscore the importance of regular audits, assessments, and performance improvement plans, all of which contribute to safer healthcare environments and improved patient outcomes.

Did you Know?

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.”   by Aristotle