Infection control in a health care setting is a fundamental responsibility shared by all staff. This video resource starts by outlining the four principles of infection control, followed by a detailed examination of standard precautions that must be undertaken at all times, including a step-by-step demonstration of the correct hand washing technique. The video explains transmission-based precautions grouped into three broad groups: contact, droplet, and airborne. Finally, it describes organizational support, including the importance of the infection control committee and regular health screenings for all staff.

Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 17, 2015.

Infection Control in Healthcare: Introduction --(0:28) -- Principles of Infection Control -- (3:48) -- Standard Precautions -- (3:53) -- Transmission Based Precauations -- (4:30) -- Organizational Support -- (1:52) -- Infection Control Summary -- (0:28) -- Credits: Infection Control in Healthcare -- (0:32).