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"The principal goal of any infection control program is the prevention of nosocomial infection in patients, personnel, students, volunteers and visitors. In order to achieve this goal, the hospital, which includes both inpatients and outpatient services, has adopted a comprehensive infection control program involving every department of the hospital. This manual also describes specific infection control policies and procedures developed by the Ministry of Health. Every member of staff has the responsibility to become familiar and to comply with the information presented in this manual."