By Dr. Saraswathi Nagaraj, Microbiologist & Chief Operations Officer, The Family Tree Hospital
At The Family Tree Hospital, patient safety is at the core of everything we do. Across neonatal and pediatric care, obstetrics and gynaecology, and general medicine, all services are delivered through a fully integrated, quality-driven care model supported by a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program.
Our IPC framework is aligned with national and international standards and is uniformly implemented across outpatient, inpatient, emergency, surgical, neonatal, and diagnostic services to ensure consistent safety and quality of care.
The Challenge of Subtle Symptoms
Hand Hygiene: Evidence-based hand hygiene practices are strictly followed across all care areas, supported by staff training, infrastructure, monitoring, and regular audits.
Sterilization and Disinfection: Validated cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization systems are used for medical equipment and patient care environments to prevent cross-infection.
Isolation and Cohorting: Standardized protocols ensure safe isolation and cohorting of patients with suspected or confirmed infections, along with appropriate use of protective equipment.
Safe Injection and Immunization Practices: All injections and immunizations follow established safety and cold-chain guidelines to protect patients and healthcare workers.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Rational antibiotic use is guided by clinical protocols, culture sensitivity data, and regular prescription review to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
Surveillance and Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of healthcare-associated infections, environmental hygiene, biomedical waste management, and safety practices enables early risk identification and prompt corrective action.
Staff Training and Quality Audits: Regular training, competency assessments, and internal audits ensure sustained compliance with infection control and quality standards.
Our Commitment to Patient Safety
By integrating clinical excellence with a strong infection prevention framework, The Family Tree Hospital provides a safe, reliable, and trusted care environment. Our commitment to standardized practices, continuous monitoring, and quality improvement directly contributes to better clinical outcomes and greater patient confidence.
