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Training & Collaborations

7 8 7 & 10. Collaborative effort for Webinar
Session between MOH and
Proper implementation and adherence to IPC measures is crucial 10 9 Malaysia Medical Association
(MMA)
to prevent and reduce transmission to HCW and patients. In 8 & 9. Collaborative effort between
view of this, various training sessions, including epidemiology MOH, World Health Organization
of COVID-19 and its transmission, infection precaution to be (WHO) and Association of Private
taken as well as selection of appropriate PPE and donning/ Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM) in
IPC training program for private
doffing procedures were carried out nationwide for HCW in both hospitals
public and private healthcare settings. For this, the IPC team
facilitated nationwide training. This was made possible with the
financial support and reference document from WHO along with
collaborative efforts with various agencies and sectors, including
APHM, MMA, University and the Armed Forces hospitals. In
emphasizing the compliance to the new norms, the IPC team has
made these COVID-19 guidelines and SOP available on the MOH
website. In addition, it was disseminated through webinars or
other live streaming platforms, social media platforms and group
messaging applications to relevant parties especially healthcare
facilities to be adopted and implemented.

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