The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Department at Flushing Hospital Medical Center plays an essential role in advancing patient safety and clinical quality through a multifaceted approach to infection risk reduction.
The department’s work encompasses target surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, in-depth review of microbiological data, and direct observation of clinical practices related to central line and urinary catheter care, hand hygiene, and transmission-based precautions.
In addition, IPC manages regulatory reporting to city, state, and federal health authorities and actively participates in infection risk assessments tied to construction, renovation, and emergency preparedness initiatives. Through continuous data monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Infection Prevention and Control Department remains a driving force behind a safer, more resilient healthcare environment.
IPC also supports frontline staff with real-time education, collaborating on outbreak response, and contributing to policy development and process improvement.
Recently, the Infection Prevention and Control Department proudly announced a major patient safety milestone: One full year without a Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) at Flushing Hospital.
This is not just a number—it is the result of relentless vigilance, real-time intervention, and clinical teamwork. CLABSIs are serious, often life-threatening infections that increase patient risk and prolong hospital stays.
Flushing Hospital and the IPC team are proud of this achievement, and even more proud of the culture of safety it reflects. Infection prevention is everyone’s responsibility—and this milestone proves what we can accomplish together.
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