Infection Prevention
and Control (IPC)
for Novel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)
Module 1: Preparedness, readiness and IPC
WHO IPC Technical and Clinical Unit
, Principles of Emergency Management
Evaluate prevention, mitigation Prevention Strategies that can h
preparedness and response and facility prevent and re
efforts; facilities seek to return Mitigation the impact of an emerg
to “normal” or Build Back (e.g., providing the
Better vaccination ag
(BBB) Preparedness dise
Recovery and
Readiness
Actions that take pla
Activities in reaction to before an emergenc
a known or suspected Response
event
Source: Curless,M., Gerland,M.A., Maragakis,L.,L. 2018 Infection Prevention and Control. Module 11: Infection Prevention and Contor Program Management. Reference Manual for
Health Care Facilities with Limited Resources. John Hopkins Medicine. Jhpiego. p.p. 37-52. http://reprolineplus.org/system/files/resources/IPC_M11_Programs.pdf
, What is preparedness in health care?
• The knowledge, capacities and organizat
systems developed by governments,
response and recovery organizations,
communities and individuals to
effectively anticipate, respond to, and rec
from the impacts of likely, imminent,
emerging, or current emergencies.
• Actions which take place before an emergency and increase
facility’s ability to respond when an emergency occurs.
• All levels: National, regional and facility.
and Control (IPC)
for Novel Coronavirus
(COVID-19)
Module 1: Preparedness, readiness and IPC
WHO IPC Technical and Clinical Unit
, Principles of Emergency Management
Evaluate prevention, mitigation Prevention Strategies that can h
preparedness and response and facility prevent and re
efforts; facilities seek to return Mitigation the impact of an emerg
to “normal” or Build Back (e.g., providing the
Better vaccination ag
(BBB) Preparedness dise
Recovery and
Readiness
Actions that take pla
Activities in reaction to before an emergenc
a known or suspected Response
event
Source: Curless,M., Gerland,M.A., Maragakis,L.,L. 2018 Infection Prevention and Control. Module 11: Infection Prevention and Contor Program Management. Reference Manual for
Health Care Facilities with Limited Resources. John Hopkins Medicine. Jhpiego. p.p. 37-52. http://reprolineplus.org/system/files/resources/IPC_M11_Programs.pdf
, What is preparedness in health care?
• The knowledge, capacities and organizat
systems developed by governments,
response and recovery organizations,
communities and individuals to
effectively anticipate, respond to, and rec
from the impacts of likely, imminent,
emerging, or current emergencies.
• Actions which take place before an emergency and increase
facility’s ability to respond when an emergency occurs.
• All levels: National, regional and facility.
