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Get back to the basics of infection prevention this IIPW

By Eugene Livar|2023-10-18T09:44:56-07:00October 18th, 2023|Preparedness|

This week marks the annual International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) and the 2023 theme is “Celebrate the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention.” The fundamentals of infection prevention may sound basic, but they are proven methods for preventing illness and death. These actions work and are appropriate for everyone from families at home to infection prevention professionals [...]

We’re Celebrating International Infection Prevention Week

By Cara Christ|2019-10-16T15:37:34-07:00October 16th, 2019|General|

International Infection Prevention Week occurs globally from October 13 - 19 to raise awareness of healthcare-associated infections. Healthcare-associated infections are infections people can get while receiving health care for another condition. This year’s theme is “Vaccines are Everybody’s Business” and highlights the important role that vaccines play in preventing infections from spreading and protecting public health. [...]