Introduction: Importance And Relevance To Nursing: Historical Perspective Concepts And Terminology Principles Of Microbiology General Characteristics Of Microbes: Structure And Classification Of Microbes Morphological Types, Size And Form Of Bacteria, Motility Colonization Growth And Nutrition Of Microbes: Temperature Moisture Blood And Body Fluids Laboratory Methods For The Identification Of Microorganisms Types Of Staining: Simple, differential (Gram’s, AFB) Special Capsular Staining (Negative), Spore, Lpcb, Koh Mount. Culture And Media Preparation, Solid And Liquid. Types Of Media Semi Semi-Synthetic, Synthetic, Enriched, Enrichment, Selective And Differential Media. Pure Culture Techniques: Tube Dilution, Pour, Spread, Streak Plate. Anaerobic Cultivation Of Bacteria Pathogenic Organisms Micro-Organisms: Cocci Gram Gram-Positive And Gram-Negative; Bacilli Gram Gram-Positive And Gram-Negative Viruses Fungi: Superficial And Deep Mycoses Parasites Rodents & Vectors o Characteristics, Source, Portal Of Entry, Transmission Of Infection, Identification Of Disease-Producing Micro-Organisms.

Immunity: Types, Classification, Antigen And Antibody Reaction, Hypersensitivity Reactions, Serological Tests Immunoglobulins: Structure, Types & Properties Vaccines: Types & Classification, Storage And Handling, Cold Chain, Immunisation For Various Diseases Immunization Schedule Hai (Hospital-Acquired Infection) Hospital-Acquired Infection Bundle Approach - Prevention Of Urinary Tract Infections Infection (Uti) - Prevention Of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) - Prevention Of Ventilator-Associated Events (VAE) - Prevention Of Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) Surveillance Of the HAI Infection Control Team & the Infection Control Committee Isolation Precautions And Use Of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Types Of Isolation System, Standard Precautions And Transmission-Based Precautions (Direct Contact, Droplet, Indirect) Epidemiology & Infection Prevention CDC Guidelines Effective Use Of PPE.

Hand Hygiene Types Of Hand Hygiene. Hand Washing And Use Of Alcohol Hand Rub Moments Of Hand Hygiene: Who Hand Hygiene Promotion Disinfection And Sterilisation Definitions Types Of Disinfection And Sterilisation Environment Cleaning Equipment Cleaning Guides On The Use Of Disinfectants Specimen Collection (Review): Principle Of Specimen Collection, Types Of Specimens Collection Techniques And Special Considerations Appropriate Containers Transportation Of The Sample Staff Precautions In Handling Specimens.

BMW (Bio Medical Waste Management) Laundry Management Process And Infection Control And Prevention Waste Management Process And Infection Prevention Staff Precautions, Laundry Management Country Ordinance And BMW National Guidelines 2017: Segregation Of Wastes, Colour Coded Waste Containers, Waste Collection & Storage, Packaging & Labelling, Transportation Antibiotic Stewardship Importance Of Antibiotic Stewardship Anti-Microbial Resistance Prevention Of MRSA, MRDRO in The Healthcare Setting Patient Safety Indicators Care Of Vulnerable Patients, Prevention Of Iatrogenic Injury, Care Of Lines, Drains And Tubing Restrain Policy And Care, Physical And Chemical. Blood & Blood Transfusion Policy, Prevention Of IV Complications, Prevention Of Falls, Prevention Of DVT Shifting And Transporting Of Patients: Surgical Safety Care Coordination Event Related To Medication Reconciliation And Administration. Prevention Of Communication Errors, Prevention Of Hai Documentation Incidents And Adverse Events, Capturing Of Incidents RCA (Root Cause Analysis), CAPA (Corrective And Preventive Action), Report Writing.

IPSG(International Patient Safety Goals): Identify The Patient Correctly. Improve Effective Communication, Improve The Safety Of High Alert Medication. Ensure Safe Surgery, Reduce The Risk Of Healthcare-Associated Infection. Reduce The Risk Of Patient Harm Resulting From Falls Reduce The Harm Associated With The Clinical Alarm System Safety Protocol 5s (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, Fire Safety - Types And Classification Of Fire - Fire Alarms - Firefighting Equipment Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) Safety - Types Of Spill - Spillage Management - MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) Environmental Safety - Risk Assessment - Aspect Impact Analysis - Maintenance Of Temp And Humidity (Department-Wise) - Audits Emergency Codes Role Of The Nurse In Times Of Disaster Employee Safety Indicators Vaccination Needle Stick Injuries (NSI)Prevention Fall Prevention, Radiation Safety, Annual Health Check Healthcare Worker Immunisation Program And Management Of Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Ordinance Vaccination Program For Healthcare Staff Needle Stick Injuries And Prevention, And Post-Exposure Prophylaxis.