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This training manual has been designed and tested in various settings to implement an effective and sustainable hospital infection control educational program to empower the staff working in the hospital. Written in lucid and understandable language supported with video demonstrations suggestive practices and test questions this training manual provides clear concise and practical information applicable to Indian setting to prevent hospital-associated infections like hand washing surgical scrub standard precautions aseptic techniques and preventive practices processing of used instruments sterilization high level disinfection management of sharp and waste management. Also emphasizes surveillance reporting and your role to prevent hospital-associated infection including educational methods. About the Author Christopher Sudhaker M.Sc. (N) M.Phil. (N) Associate Professor MCON Manipal University Manipal is working in the field of hospital infection control. Wide experience in development of infection control policy educational programs surveillance programs and devices to prevent hospital-associated infection. Also involved in outbreak investigation and research. Resource person for various infection control training programs for medical and paramedical personnel. Published several research articles in national journals. Member of Infection Control Committee Kasturba Hospital Manipal and life-member of HIS India. Dr. Sugandhi Rao M.B.B.S. M.D. Professor Department of Microbiology KMC Manipal University Manipal has 22 years of experience in teaching and diagnostic work. She is also Founder Member of Infection Control Committee Kasturba Hospital Manipal and instrumental in developing infection control policies. Coordinator/resource person to various infection control projects for healthcare personnel. Recipient of Good Teacher Award from IMA Karnataka and CV Raman Research Award by Government of Karnataka. Published several research articles in national and international journals. Life-member of HIS India. Specialized in bacteriology involved in monitoring drug resistance and surveillance.