Implementation of programs for the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections: Road map

Abstract

This roadmap responds to a proposal from the Pan American Health Organization and has been designed to support the countries of the Americas in the implementation of infection prevention and control (PCI) programs associated with health care, in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). This proposal can be adapted to the local context and serve as a reference for countries with well-established IPC programs to verify compliance with the minimum requirements for IPC established by WHO, but also serves as a reference for countries with early-stage programs advanced in their development. This roadmap is aimed at decision-makers, focal points for IPC programs, national, sub-national and local coordinators of these programs, as well as health personnel and the community in general.