ABSTRACT
This study included 60 nurses working in ICU in Al-Noor Specialized Hospital [KSA] to detect the impact of training program on their knowledge and performance towards nosocomial infection control techniques. In addition, sources and types of microorganisms causing infection were studied. A questionnaire and a checklist were used before and after the program. Moreover, a bacteriological examination of nasal and nail swabs from nurses as well as patients wounds was done before and after the program. Moreover, wet swabs were taken from instruments, antiseptic solutions, dressing cart and dressing gauze to detect its impact in wound infection. The results revealed a significant difference between pre and post test as regards nurse's knowledge and performance