Objectives:
- Explain the history of IC development in Viet Nam. Viet Nam has a very short history with implementing an IC system at the national level. Retrospective analysis of the time key improvements were made to the national IC system reveal an association with national and international disease outbreaks such as SARS, A/H5N1 and pandemic H1N1 2009.
- Present the current IC situation and challenges faced in Viet Nam. Viet Nam presents different challenges and circumstances than those faced in the western developed IC world. It is important to address these differences to facilitate understanding of the additional hurdles faced when trying to address IC in Viet Nam.
- Discuss the process for developing national policy and the master plan Understanding the different avenues for advocacy and support is essential when developing a national policy and master plan. A reflection of the processes taken serves as a learning tool for all.
- Explain the history of infection control development in Vietnam.
- Discuss the process for developing national policy and a master plan.