Is there a Champion in you?
What is a Champion of Infection Prevention? It is an individual who
actively engages in infection prevention best practices and encourages
colleagues to do the same. A Champion’s top priority is protecting
patients by reducing the risk of infection.
To promote a culture within the healthcare professions where
targeting the reduction of healthcare-associated infections is fully
embraced, APIC has created The Champion’s Kit. This kit is part of
an initiative to accelerate both learning and delivery of practical
tools for infection preventionists.
The Champion’s Kit includes resources such as
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“Be a Champion” video with Victoria Nahum, Executive
Director of Safe Care Campaign
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The Champion’s Kit Implementation Guide
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Champion’s Kit Posters including a customizable poster
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Be a Champion logo
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Champion Success Stories
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Tips for Prevention
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Checklists and Templates
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Infection Prevention Resources and Guidelines
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And more!
Order your FREE
copy of The Champion’s Kit.
Additional Resources for the Champion’s Kit
APIC
Educational Brochures
APIC Elimination Guides
APIC Webinars (free for
APIC members)
CMS
2010 Proposed IPPS Rule
The
Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals (2008)
WHO
Hand Hygiene Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Healthcare
The Champion’s Kit was developed by APIC in partnership with Safe
Care Campaign and funded by a health education grant from Professional
Disposables International, Inc. (PDI)
About Safe Care Campaign
Safe Care Campaign was founded in 2006 by Armando and Victoria
Nahum after three family members suffered three separate instances of
infections in three different states in three different hospitals in
less than a year. Their son Josh died of his. He was 27. In
sharing her story with hospitals and healthcare systems throughout the
world, Victoria brings a positive, proactive focus to the important role
that caregivers have in preventing these potentially deadly infections.
For more information, visit www.safecarecampaign.org.
About PDI
For 30 years, PDI has pioneered the development, testing, manufacturing
and marketing of pre-moistened wipes as the optimum delivery system for
skin antisepsis, hand hygiene, patient and surface care. With
trusted brands including Sani-Cloth®, Sani-Hands® ALC,
Sani-Hands® for Kids, Hygea® and Chlorascrub™, PDI
serves the healthcare market through hospitals, physician and dental
offices, emergency medical services, long-term care, schools and a
variety of other healthcare facilities. Professional Disposables
International, Inc. is headquartered in Orangeburg, New York. For
more information, visit www.pdipdi.com.
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