PGIMER, Chandigarh- The Department of Hospital Administration, PGIMER, Chandigarh, organized a CME programme on a very important yet rarely discussed topic "Role of Nurse Leaders in Infection Prevention & Control" at the Advanced Pediatrics Centre Auditorium in PGIMER, Chandigarh. 
The event gathered healthcare professionals and nurse leaders to discuss effective leadership in infection prevention and control (IPC). This event brought together senior nursing professionals from government & private hospitals across tricity region ( Chandigarh, Mohali & Panchkula) in fostering a collaborative environment for exchange of knowledge.
Speaking at the inaugural, Prof. Vipin Koushal Medical Superintendent, and Chairperson Hospital Infection Control Committee PGIMER, Chandigarh mentioned the critical role that nurses have in ensuring patient safety and preventing Hospital Acquired Infections. Prof. Ashok Kumar, Additional Medical Superintendent, PGIMER spoke about how the hand hygiene movement took shape and how it has brought about an increased compliance to the guidelines in the institution. Prof Manisha Biswal, Dept Of Microbiology lauded the efforts of Infection Control Nurses of the institute in bringing down the infection rates.
Key Highlights:
Leadership in IPC: A distinguished speaker from Indian School of Buisness, Hyderabad, Prof. Chandrasekhar Sripada, emphasized motivating and leading healthcare teams.
A distinguished speaker from the Army Medical Corps, shared a unique perspective on infection control leadership in both military and civilian healthcare environments.
Best Practices & Innovations: Experts discussed biomedical waste management, infusion-related challenges, and overcoming communication barriers.
Innovations & Crisis Management: Speakers shared global innovations and strategies for handling extraordinary IPC situations.
Panel Discussion: Experts addressed key concerns faced by leaders, moderated by Ms. Rupinder Kaur (ICN, PGIMER).
The programme concluded with key takeaways and a vote of thanks by Dr. Navneet Dhaliwal and Dr. Minal Bhatia. This event provided an excellent opportunity for nurse leaders, hospital administrators, microbiologists and healthcare policymakers to gain a deeper understanding of infection control and the critical leadership role of nurses in improving healthcare standards.