Microbiology and Infection Control

Overview

<br> <span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">Microbiology and Infection Control is a dynamic department which prevents, diagnoses and manages infectious diseases. The Division of Microbiology & Infection Control at Mediversal Hospital Patna represents a strong combination of clinical practice, advanced research and quality standards to meet the complex challenges of microbial infections and control systems in the modern healthcare system. </span>

<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">The laboratory facilities supported by the team of distinguished microbiologists and infection control specialists provide the basis for ensuring safety of hospital premises for patients and hospital staff alike. The department through its testing, research and application of infection prevention practices will continue to protect and promote the health and well-being of our society. </span> <br>

<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">Department’s Function </span>

<br> <span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">The Division of Microbiology & Infection Control accordingly has three major roles in the hospital which includes: </span>

<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">Diagnosis and Surveillance: Application of sophisticated diagnostic instruments and technology to detect microbial agents with precision thereby allowing for early effective intervention in treatment. </span>

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<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">Infection Prevention and Control: Designing, applying and evaluating infection control measures to reduce the risk of infections in the hospital. </span>

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<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">Antimicrobial Stewardship: Support and encourage appropriate use of antimicrobials thereby limiting resistance. </span>

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<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">Education and Training: Continual education to the hospital staff regarding evolving trends in infection prevention and control measures and creating awareness about antimicrobial stewardship. </span>

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<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">Research and Development: Undertaking innovative research activities related to study of microbial pathogens, their resistance patterns and effective control measures to add to the knowledge of microbiology and infectious diseases in the world forum. </span>

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<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">NABL Accreditation </span>

<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">It is proclaimed with proud that our laboratory has been accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a symbol of dedication for quality and commitment towards healthcare services. This accreditation covers all the aspects of technical proficiency, generation of reliable results and quality management systems in a microbiology laboratory as per the national and international standards. </span>

<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">The Accreditation by NABL demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of diagnostic reliability, safety and efficiency. It demonstrates our on-going commitment to improve patient care through excellence in microbiology and infection control practices. Patients and clinicians can be confident that our accredited microbiology laboratory and infection control services are supported by a quality framework that meets national and international standards. </span>

<span class="colour" style="color: windowtext;">We are a department, part of something bigger than ourselves. We are Mediversal Hospital, Patna – committed to health, safety and quality of care for our patients and for the sake of our community. With our improvement, standards and above all our passion for excellence, we are raising the bar for microbiology and infection control. </span>