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The ICN conducts Infection control rounds daily and maintains the registers. The ICN is involved in education of HCWs Maintains registers and data of Sharps/Needle stick injuries and Post exposure prophylaxis Initiates and ensure proper immunization for Hepatitis B Virus Immunoglobulin and HBsAg vaccine, in consultation with microbiologist (Member HICC) in case of suspected exposure to any hospital worker. Ensures that all positive culture cases are been tracked and for each positive culture from inpatient unit a hospital infection information sheet or surgical site infection Sheet is filled and keep record for each positive culture case. All probable cases of HAIs and anomalous/irrational use of antibiotics must be discussed in HICC meetings. Track the indicators of infection control and present the data to the HICC meetings on regular basis. Conducts special tasks given to him/her regarding hospital infection control