Happy International Infection Prevention Week (
#IIPW
)! One week of recognition, 365 days committed to infection prevention. Learn more about how you can stay safe from infections.
Meet
#APIC2023
keynote speaker, Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.! Dr. Hotez will discuss efforts to develop low-cost vaccines. Dr. Hotez was also our 2022 Distinguished Scientist recipient. Don't miss out--register today:
How many infection preventionists should hospitals employ? Hospitals spend a lot of time looking at nursing ratios for patients and ensuring enough staff are on the units, but what about the
#infectionprevention
program?
International Infection Prevention Week (
#IIPW
), October 13-19, celebrates the importance of infection prevention and vaccination! Raise your voice and spread the word that everyone plays a role in
#infectionprevention
.
Gloves are not a substitute for good hand hygiene, and may even be contributing to spreading infection. Learn more with
@APIC
's new resource on glove use in public:
#COVID19
APIC is declaring today
#NationalIPDay
! IPs are heroes behind the scenes who are providing
#IPC
guidance to the Drs. and RNs fighting
#COVID19
. IPs often go unrecognized for their work - and today hope to change that!
#WeLoveOurIPs
. Watch:
Excited to welcome
@drBerticeBerry
, Peter Hotez, and Lisa Bodell to the stage in just a few days at
#APIC2023
! BTW: each keynoter will have a book signing following their keynote address in the APIC Store. Their books will be available in the APIC Store!
"I attribute my success to this:—I never gave or took an excuse.” -- Florence
#Nightingale
Happy
#NationalNursesWeek
to some of the hardest workers in healthcare.
#DYK
-
#InfectionPreventionists
(IPs) help to keep you, your family, and healthcare workers safe from
#COVID19
and other infections? These superheroes keep infection from spreading and keep us all from harm! Do you know an IP? RT this tweet and share the love!
#WeLoveOurIPs
Anthony Fauci, MD is the 2021 recipient of the APIC-
@SHEA_Epi
Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Field of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology. Dr. Fauci was selected by a joint Awards committee with representatives from APIC and SHEA. Learn more:
Happy International Infection Prevention Week (
#IIPW
), October 13-19! This week celebrates the importance of infection prevention and vaccination! Raise your voice and spread the word that everyone plays a role in
#infectionprevention
.
Gloves are not a substitute for good hand hygiene, and may even be contributing to spreading infection. Learn more with
@APIC
's new resource on glove use in public:
#COVID19
New research published in American Journal of Infection Control reveals that gel nail polish may retain bacteria on healthcare workers’ fingers, even after using alcohol hand gel.
Gel manicures hold the most bacteria
APIC has updated the
#COVID19
fact sheet for IPs. The resource is available, to download, print, and disseminate as needed. View the fact sheet and additional information here:
Do you know how to stay safe from infections while in healthcare facilities? Be an empowered patient. Learn the
#infectionprevention
basics during International Infection Prevention Week, October 14-20 and use them all year long:
🎉 NEW! We are excited to announce our brand new Fundamentals of Infection Prevention Infographic created by the APIC Communications Committee! Download and share the new infographic here:
#IIPW2023
#IIPW
Gloves are not a substitute for good hand hygiene, and may even be contributing to spreading infection. Learn more with
@APIC
's new resource on glove use in public:
#COVID19
Today is International Infection Preventionist Day! Join us in celebrating IPs who keep us safe from infection every day! IPs, keep up the amazing work, and don't forget to celebrate yourselves today! Learn more:
#WeLoveOurIPs
#InternationalIPDay
#NPHW
Has anyone ever asked you, "What IS an IP??" Check out our new infographic that answers it all! Share and download here:
#InfectionPrevention
#IIPW
#IIPW22
Infection prevention is everybody’s responsibility. Each of us—patients, families, and healthcare personnel—has an important role to play in keeping patients safe from infection. Learn more next week during
#IIPW
(October 14-20)
APIC has joined with
@SHEA_Epi
and
@SIDPharm
to request that
@CMSGov
not use 2020 HAI quality measure data to penalize healthcare facilities. Read more:
Gloves are not a substitute for good hand hygiene, and may even be contributing to spreading infection. Learn more with
@APIC
's new resource on glove use in public:
#COVID19
In response to
#COVID
-19, APIC is providing complimentary access to our new APIC Text Chapter Collection "Outbreak Preparedness and Response" now through 9/30. Learn how to access this important resource here:
#IPC
IP pros, if you needed a reminder that what you do makes a huge difference: a recent
@CDCgov
antimicrobial resistance report, prevention efforts have reduced deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections by 18% overall and by nearly 30% in hospitals:
IPs are often Invisible Protectors. We asked IPs "What are the top 10 reasons being an IP during COVID is hard?" and these were their responses. This year's
#IIPW
theme,
#WeLoveIPs
, is so important to bring attention to the tireless efforts of IPs -- tag your IP hero today:
Last chance to get a "Vaccinated and Healthy" onesie or t-shirt is tomorrow!
#APIC2019
Store opens at 7 AM! And thanks to the cutest future APIC member, Zara, for modeling the onesie!
Gloves are not a substitute for good hand hygiene, and may even be contributing to spreading infection. Learn more with
@APIC
's new resource on glove use in public:
#COVID19
International Infection Prevention Week (
#IIPW
) 2020 is finally here! We've asked our association friends, healthcare partners & the public to join us in celebrating IPs. Get involved: .
#WeLoveIPs
#IIPW2020
#APIC2019
- We realize that many of you were inconvenienced and had a less-than-positive experience at lunch today. We apologize and have addressed it with
@PAConvention
to ensure that tomorrow goes more smoothly.
"It means channeling more money to hospital infection-control programs — which, unfortunately, are often low-priority budget items." The dean of
@HarvardChanSPH
presents a path for fighting
#antibioticresistance
, including more funding for IPs.
A5: Infection Preventionists (IPs) promote a culture of safety & impact the health of patients, workers, staff, & community members. IPs educate about
#antibiotic
prescription and the dangers of
#AntimicrobialResistance
. Learn more:
#ABXRxEquity
#USAAW23
Gloves are not a substitute for good hand hygiene, and may even be contributing to spreading infection. Learn more with
@APIC
's new resource on glove use in public:
#COVID19
Q2: While most of us haven’t been in infection prevention for 50 years—we know you have so much wisdom to share from the last 3 years alone. What is the most important thing you or your members/colleagues have learned in the last 3 years.
#IIPW
#IIPWChat
Join
@CDCgov
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 9 AM ET for the next
#AMR
Exchange webinar on antifungal resistance—a growing global health threat. Register today:
TODAY IS THE DAY! It's International Infection Prevention Week 2022! How are you celebrating? Make sure to tag us in your posts and use
#IIPW
so that we can share!
#IIPW2022
#IPC
#HAIs
Nearly half of U.S. healthcare facilities are already out of, or will soon run out of respirators, per APIC survey of IPs. We are
#RunningOnEmpty
: .
#GetMePPE
Meet
#APIC2023
keynote speaker, Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.! Dr. Hotez will discuss efforts to develop low-cost vaccines. Dr. Hotez was also our 2022 Distinguished Scientist recipient. Don't miss out--register today:
A2: Infection Preventionists are pivotal to the health of communities. Every day they keep us safe from infection --often behind the scenes. Learn more about what IPs do:
#NPHWChat
IPs are often Invisible Protectors. We asked IPs "What are the top 10 reasons being an IP during COVID is hard?" and these were their responses. This year's
#IIPW
theme,
#WeLoveIPs
, is so important to bring attention to the tireless efforts of IPs -- tag your IP hero today:
Regular “leadership rounds” where senior hospital managers meet frontline nursing staff to discuss infection control, can help improve practice and boost patient safety, according to a new US study.
@AJICJournal
🎉 NEW!
#IIPW
is NEXT week and we are excited to announce our brand new Fundamentals of Infection Prevention Infographic created by the APIC Communications Committee! Download and share the new infographic here:
#IIPW2023
Infection Prevention is Everyone’s Responsibility
Knowing the basics of infection prevention can help healthcare professionals, patients, and family members stay safe from infections in and out of healthcare facilities.
Learn more today!
Has anyone ever asked you, "What IS an IP??" Check out our new infographic that answers it all! Share and download here:
#InfectionPrevention
#IIPW
#IIPW22
Yes! We ARE celebrating International IP Day this Friday, April 1. We would love to have you join us on social media —using
#InternationalIPDay
and
#WeLoveOurIPs
! We will be providing fun graphics, animated gifs, information about IPs and more! Join us as we celebrate IPs 4/1 💙
"For the first time in 50 years, a new
#tick
species has arrived in the United States — one that in its Asian home range carries fearsome diseases. ... At the moment, public health experts say they are concerned, but not alarmed."
IP pros, if you needed a reminder that what you do makes a huge difference: a recent
@CDCgov
report showed that patients were 16% less likely to have an HAI in 2015 than they were in 2011. Read more here:
From your patients and colleagues: thank you!
Happy International Infection Preventionist Day!
#InternationalIPDay
is our chance to honor their dedication to preventing the spread of infections. This IP Day make sure an IP in your life knows how much you appreciate them!
#WeLoveOurIPs
Learn more:
Gloves are not a substitute for good hand hygiene, and may even be contributing to spreading infection. Learn more with
@APIC
's new resource on glove use in public:
#COVID19
Do you know about infection preventionists (IPs)?
IPs are nurses, epidemiologists, public health professionals, microbiologists, doctors, or other HCP who work to prevent germs from spreading within healthcare facilities.
Learn more:
"More than one in five healthcare workers (21%) have at least moderately considered leaving the workforce and 30% have considered reducing hours because of COVID-19 stress, according to a study in JAMA Network Open today." Read more: via
@CIDRAP
#IPC
Who needs vaccines? Short answer, everyone! Individuals of all ages should be vaccinated, and it's especially important to protect the Herd. Talk to your doctor to learn more.
#WhyIVaccinate
#IIPW
IP Day is only a few days away—get ready to celebrate! April 7, 2023 is International IP Day – a day to celebrate and honor the amazing work of Infection Preventionists worldwide. Learn more:
#InternationalIPDay
#WeLoveOurIPs
Infection prevention and control programs are essential to antibiotic stewardship efforts in all clinical settings, according to a position paper published by three infectious disease societies.
@SHEA_Epi
@SIDPharm
@AJICJournal
@ICHEJournal
IPs, your work is so important -- the new
#CDCARthreats
Report shows that stopping the spread of germs & preventing infections is saving lives. Learn more about the burden of
#AntibioticResistance
in the new
@CDCgov
report:
IPs are often Invisible Protectors. We asked IPs "What are the top 10 reasons being an IP during COVID is hard?" and these were their responses. This year's
#IIPW
theme,
#WeLoveIPs
, is so important to bring attention to the tireless efforts of IPs -- tag your IP hero today:
Infection Preventionists are Superheroes! They work 24/7 to keep us safe from
#COVID19
and other infections. Thank you for your sacrifice!
#WeLoveOurIPs