Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), is observing International Infection Prevention Week 2026 at its Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Centre (JLNHRC) from October 12 to 16, with a focus on strengthening infection prevention practices and promoting patient safety. The theme for this year is “Generations of Infection Prevention: Past, Present and Protected.” The initiative aims to raise awareness of infection prevention and control among employees across all categories and encourage adherence to safe healthcare practices.

A series of educational, interactive and awareness activities is being organised throughout the week to familiarise healthcare professionals and support staff with effective infection prevention and control measures. The campaign underscores the importance of infection control in safeguarding patients, improving the quality of medical services and preventing healthcare-associated infections.

The programme commenced with the inauguration of an infection prevention awareness poster exhibition in the hospital’s Outpatient Department (OPD) block. Dr. Uday Kumar, Chief Medical Officer-in-Charge and Head of the Medical Department, inaugurated the exhibition. The posters highlighted key aspects of infection prevention, including hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), cleanliness and sanitation within hospital premises, and compliance with established infection prevention standards.

As part of efforts to strengthen public awareness, nursing students of Shri Shankaracharya College of Nursing presented an educational skit on infection prevention and control. The performance conveyed safe hygiene practices and measures to prevent the spread of infections in a simple and engaging manner. It also sought to sensitise patients, their attendants, visitors and members of the public to the importance of infection control.

The observance highlights the need to integrate infection prevention into routine healthcare practices and reinforces the shared responsibility of hospital employees, patients, attendants and visitors in maintaining a safe healthcare environment. Through the week-long initiative, JLNHRC aims to minimise infection risks, strengthen patient safety and promote safe and quality healthcare services.

 

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