As per regulations of National Medical Council, 2020, the Infection Control Committee ofSwamyVivekanandha Medical College and Research institute is constituted as follows:-
| S.No | Name | Designation | Designation in the committee |
| 1 | Dr.Edwin Joe | Dean | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. S. Somasundaram | Medical Superintendent | Co Chairperson |
| 3 | Dr. A. Dhanasekaran | Professor of Microbiology | Member |
| 4 | Dr. J. Mohan | Professor of Pharmacology | Member |
| 5 | Dr. R. Thiruchelvi | Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Member |
| 6 | Dr. J. Priya | Senior Resident, General Medicine | Member |
| 7 | Dr. P.Thiyagarajan | Associate Professor of Community Medicine | Member |
| 8 | Dr.Kavitha | Assistant Professor in Microbiology | Member |
| 9 | Mrs. N. Sulochana | Nursing Superintendent | Member |
| 10 | Ms. M. Kiruthika | Infection Control Nurse | Member |
Responsibilities of the Infection Control Team:
- Develop a manual of policies and procedures for aseptic, isolation and antiseptic techniques.
- Carry out targeted surveillance of HAIs, data analysis for presentation in HICC meeting and take corrective steps – Advise staff on all aspects of infection control and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. – Supervise and monitor cleanliness and hygienic practices – Oversee sterilization and disinfection and monitor the use and quality control of disinfectants – Advise management of at risk patients and supervision of isolation procedures. – Investigate outbreaks of infection and take corrective measures for control and prevention of outbreak.
- Waste management
- Provide relevant information on infection problems to management
- Assist in training of all new employees as to the importance of infection control and the relevant policies and procedures.
- Organize regular training programme for the staff to ensure implementation of infection control practices
- Audit infection control procedures and antimicrobial usage – Monitors Health care workers safety Programme.
