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The tools for reducing the spread of
#norovirus
are in your hands.
@NurseinPractice
http://t.co/nwG78vvYeS
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Olympian, Harvard Grad, future master's in Epi
@ItsGabrielleT
! We are excited to see what the exceptional future generations of infection control experts do:
#IPC
#EpiTwitter
#InfectionPreventionandControl
#InfectionPrevention
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“We’re not getting back to baseline —something new and ominous is coming”
@PeterHotez
#APIC2023
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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?
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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
.
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Have you ever wondered... "what germ best fits my personality?"
Take our germ quiz and find out!
Comment below with your germy results!
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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:
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APIC President, Janet Haas, PhD, RN, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC, wrote an
#infectionprevention
haiku. We think it is beautiful.
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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!
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"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.
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#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
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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
.
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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
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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:
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When you go into a hospital, you become vulnerable to infection. Learn the
#infectionprevention
basics.
#IIPW
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"Patient safety is no accident. It is strategic and it is deliberate."
-
@MizCole2U
#APIC2018
#patientsafety
#infectionprevention
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Today is
#GlobalHandwashingDay
! Keeping your hands clean is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection.
#IIPW
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Giving thanks today for our infection preventionists who keep us safe from the trillions of germs around us every day!
#WeLoveOurIPs
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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
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@KizzyPhD
LOVE THIS! We created one as part of our
#PreventTheSpreadPledge
! Learn more about our public-facing work (and enjoy the memes):
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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
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IPs, we know you're working diligently to prepare and fight
#coronavirus
in your facilities! Keep up the great work!
#WeLoveIPs
#COVID19
#IPC
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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:
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"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.
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Have you contributed a tweet to break the chain of infection? Get your friends and followers to do the same.
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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
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#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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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1.5 million surgical site infections occur each year - what
#infection
preventionists can to do protect patients -
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It's Day 1 of Get Smart About Antibiotics Week! Here are a few "smart facts" to get you started via
@CDCgov
#AntibioticSmart
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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 💙
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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!
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"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."
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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:
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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:
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A1: Antibiotics, a medical game-changer since 1941, saved millions of lives--making surgeries, transplants, & complex procedures possible. But overuse leads to
#AntimicrobialResistance
. Make sure to
#BeAntibioticsAware
:
#ABXRxEquity
#USAAW23
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Happy
#PatientSafety
Awareness Week! You are an important part of
#infectionprevention
. Learn the basics:
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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
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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
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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
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As doctors predict yet another severe flu season,
#vaccinate
yourself and family!
#VaccinesWork
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Check out APIC's new
#infographic
on how healthcare professionals can break the chain of infection.
#IIPW
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Today is
#WorldHandHygieneDay
! Learn when to wash your hands. (hint: it's more often than you might think...)
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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:
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Happy Valentine’s Day, IPs! Thank you IPs for all you do to keep us safe from infection every day!
#WeLoveOurIPs
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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:
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Today in
@ICHEJournal
: Compendium: 2022 Update, Prevention of
#CLABSI
. Collaborative effort by
@SHEA_Epi
@IDSAInfo
@APIC
@ahahospitals
@TJCommission
w/ updates on essential practices for prevention of
#HAIs
. Read here:
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Tomorrow is
#WorldHandHygieneDay
. Do you know the key times to clean your hands throughout the day?
#CleanHandsCount
#CleanHandsStopGerms
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Show your support for
#infectionprevention
by participating in
#IIPW
this year (October 13-19)!
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Infection Preventionists are Superheroes! They work 24/7 to keep us safe from
#COVID19
and other infections. Thank you for your sacrifice!
#WeLoveOurIPs
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