“Spread Prevention – Not Infection!”

“Spread Prevention – Not Infection!”

“Spread Prevention – Not Infection!”

Infection Control Week is upon us! This week we’re recognizing the invaluable contributions those on the frontlines engaged in infection prevention and control (IPC) make in keeping us safe each day. Thank you for all you do! 

Whether working in acute care, long-term care facilities, medical clinics, or industry, specially trained Infection Preventionist professionals play a critical role in promoting a culture of safety that impacts everyone from patients to staff to the general public. Their efforts, contributions, and advocacy impact organizational and community safety every day.

“Spread Prevention – Not Infection!”

We’re highlighting some of the ways you can practice infection prevention and celebrate the valuable work of the healthcare professionals protecting public health in our communities.

Amidst the devastating impacts of COVID-19, the importance of infection prevention and control has never been more evident. The Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control published by the World Health Organization (WHO) relayed strong evidence illustrating effective infection prevention and control interventions to reduce healthcare associated infections by up to 70%.

There are so many simple steps, proven to be effective infection control measures, we can all take. Breaking the chain of infection can be as simple as implementing the following practices:

Infographic on ways to prevent infection

Source: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) http://infectionpreventionandyou.org/infographic/

This year’s infection control week theme, “Spread Prevention – Not Infection!” highlights the importance of prevention through proven IPC practices rather than dealing with the harmful ramifications of ignoring these practices, and also celebrates the important contributions made by Infection Preventionists everyday. We are all healthier because of you.

Thank you for your commitment to keeping us safe!