Implementing a Hospital Infection Control Program (PCIH) in a newly opened private hospital involves multiple challenges, particularly regarding the standardization of care practices and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Studies in small Brazilian hospitals have identified low compliance with indicators such as epidemiological surveillance and organizational structure, with only 58% adherence in this area, while operational standards reach 84% compliance. This study aimed to report the experience of implementing HAI prevention protocols in a private hospital with 55 beds, including 10 adult ICU beds, focusing on interdisciplinary educational approaches at the bedside, technical visits to hospital sectors, discussion circles with critical analyses focused on infection prevention, and highlighting results obtained through active surveillance and corrective educational actions. The study also sought to demonstrate PCIH structuring, multiprofessional engagement, and the effectiveness of quality strategies. Experience report conducted in a private hospital providing adult surgical and clinical care, with 55 beds and 10 adult ICU beds, between March 17, 2025, and May 31, 2025. Practice surveillance was conducted by the Hospital Infection Control Committee (CCIH) through direct bedside observation, environmental audits, technical visits based on infection prevention bundles, discussion circles, and training of care and multiprofessional teams. Between March 17 and May 31, 2025, a total of 281 nonconformities were identified. Adherence to prevention methods was 29% in March, 41.8% in April, and 66% in May. In addition to quantitative improvement, greater engagement of the care and medical teams was observed during meetings, along with progressive adherence to established protocols. This experience reinforces that standardizing practices in a newly activated ICU requires active surveillance, continuous education, and engagement among the involved sectors. Team integration and close involvement of the CCIH were essential to building a culture of safety from the unit’s first months, resulting in concrete improvements in reducing risk practices.
Lima et al. (Sun,) studied this question.