Infection Surveillance & Antibiotic Stewardship

Preventing Resistance and Ensuring Safe Surgical Outcomes

Responsible Surgical Care in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali

What Is Infection Surveillance?

Infection surveillance is the continuous monitoring of hospital-acquired and surgical site infections to identify trends, risks, and prevention strategies. It helps to:
✔ Detect infections early
✔ Reduce spread within hospitals
✔ Improve patient safety
✔ Guide antibiotic usage

Surveillance strengthens prevention.

Why Infection Monitoring Is Critical in Surgery

Post-surgical infections can lead to:
❌ Delayed wound healing
❌ Extended hospital stay
❌ Antibiotic resistance
❌ Increased complication rates

Early detection prevents escalation.

Understanding Antibiotic Stewardship

Antibiotic stewardship ensures:
✔ Right antibiotic selection
✔ Correct dose and duration
✔ Prevention of antibiotic misuse
✔ Reduced drug resistance

Responsible use preserves effectiveness.

Pre-Operative Antibiotic Protocols

Before surgery, antibiotic planning includes:
✔ Risk-based antibiotic selection
✔ Proper timing before incision
✔ Documentation of indication

Timing is critical.

Intra-Operative Infection Control Measures

During surgery, infection prevention involves:
✔ Maintaining sterile field
✔ Limiting OT traffic
✔ Timely re-dosing when required
✔ Monitoring contamination risks

Discipline reduces infection.

Post-Operative Antibiotic Management

After surgery, stewardship focuses on:
✔ Early review of antibiotic necessity
✔ Culture-based therapy
✔ Avoiding unnecessary prolongation
✔ Monitoring for side effects

Judicious use improves outcomes.

Role of Technology in Infection Surveillance

Modern hospitals use:
✔ Digital infection tracking systems
✔ EMR-based antibiotic alerts
✔ Microbiology data integration
✔ Trend analysis dashboards

Data drives decisions.

Benefits of Infection Surveillance & Stewardship

✔ Lower infection rates
✔ Reduced antibiotic resistance
✔ Faster recovery
✔ Improved patient safety

Prevention is sustainable care.

NABH Guidelines on Infection Surveillance

NABH emphasizes:
✔ Infection Control Committee (HICC)
✔ Surveillance documentation
✔ Antibiotic policy audits
✔ Continuous staff education

Standards enforce responsibility.

Infection Control at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital

At Aayush Multispeciality Hospital, infection safety is ensured through:
✔ Continuous infection surveillance
✔ Evidence-based antibiotic policies
✔ Digital documentation
✔ Regular training and audits

Safety through vigilance.

Why Dr. Ankur Bhanushali Focuses on Antibiotic Stewardship

✔ Patient protection
✔ Long-term treatment effectiveness
✔ Ethical medical practice
✔ Reduced complications

Right drug, right time, right patient.

Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address

📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment
Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India

📞 +91 86910 33033
🌐 https://drankurbhanushali.com
📍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Msc7YZqVkV9mQMQ7

Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address

📍 Shop No. 4, Laxmi Krupa Building
Edulji Road, Charai,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India

📞 +91 86910 33066
🌐 https://bestsurgeoninthane.com
📍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XmmGNbgFyhGcqfvV6