“Generations of Infection Prevention | Past. Present. Protected.”
Duration: 12–23 October 2026
Final Day: 23 October 2026
1. Introduction
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week Celebration 2026 was organised to strengthen infection prevention practices, promote patient safety, and encourage teamwork among hospital staff.
2. Knowledge-Sharing Sessions (12–17 October 2026)
Various departments conducted sessions on medication management, care bundles, biomedical waste management, maternal and newborn care, emergency care, blood safety, hand hygiene, surgical care, radiation safety, cross-infections, and healthy lifestyles.
The presenters were appreciated for their valuable contributions to professional learning and patient safety.
3. Competitions (19–23 October 2026)
The celebration featured poster, essay, quiz, IPC puzzle, Spot the Infection Risk, and floor-wise skit and role-play competitions. These activities promoted awareness, creativity, teamwork, and practical knowledge of infection prevention.
4. Judges and Evaluation
The competitions were judged by Sr. Shanti, Sr. Sarla, Sr. Prabha, Sr. Jonita, Dr. Shilpa, Dr. Peter, Dr. Ansari, Dr. Vinay, Mrs. Ida, Mrs. Ancy, Mrs. Biji, Mrs. Minal, and Ms. Amanda. Their valuable support and guidance were sincerely appreciated.
5. Final Day Celebration (23 October 2026)
The final day included a theme-based skit and role play, appreciation of presenters, prize distribution for the first four positions, consolation prizes for all participants, and a vote of thanks. A pani puri refreshment session added to the celebration.
6. Acknowledgement and Conclusion
Heartfelt thanks were extended to the hospital management, doctors, nursing staff, department heads, judges, presenters, participants, and supporting staff for their cooperation and contributions.
The celebration successfully reinforced infection prevention awareness, professional learning, and collective responsibility for patient safety. Continued training and awareness activities will help sustain these practices.
Together, we learn. Together, we prevent infections. Together, we protect lives.
Prepared for hospital records and future reference.
