Join your colleagues from around the corner and
around the globe for
October 18-24, 2009
Initiative Overview
For 2009, APIC is introducing new activities and features for
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW). These activities are
designed to bring greater awareness to IIPW while teaching others about
the importance of infection prevention—and the role everyone has
to play in preventing infections.
The theme for IIPW this year is “Infection Prevention Is
Everyone’s Business.” This theme will be reflected both in
the kick-off event at the National Press Club on October 16 and in the
other activities that will be taking place throughout the week of
IIPW.
|
|
2009 IIPW Presenting
Sponsor
APIC thanks 2009 IIPW Presenting Sponsor 3M Heath Care
for their generous support through an unrestricted educational
grant.
2009 IIPW Partners in Prevention
|
How can YOU commemorate IIPW this year?
|
| Advocate |
Contact your governor and ask him or her to recognize the work of
infection preventionists by proclaiming IIPW in your state. Visit
the Public
Policy Action Center for more information and a letter template
that can be sent directly to your governor.
|
| Celebrate |
Join us for the 2009 Infection Prevention Week Kick off Event
at the National Press Club via LIVE
webcast on Friday, October 16 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
eastern standard time. We will be celebrating the work of
infection preventionists worldwide and focusing on the importance of
collaboration in the fight against infections.
|
| Educate |
New for 2009! APIC has
created special “theme” days on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of International Infection Prevention Week that dovetail with
the overarching IIPW theme – Infection Prevention Is
Everyone’s Business. Each day will feature a live webinar
based on the theme day topic. This special IIPW webinar
series can be used to nurture your own professional development
and give you the latest information to train colleagues on important
infection prevention issues.
- Tuesday, October 20
Theme: Collaboration
- Wednesday, October 21
Theme: Hand Hygiene
- Thursday, October 22
Theme: SSI/OR Safety
|
Learn
more about the 2009 IIPW Theme Days and register now for the
IIPW webinars!
Attention AORN, AICA, ASHES, CHICA and IFIC
members: For instructions on how to receive your
complimentary registration for IIPW webinars, please click
here
New for 2009! Calling all
chapter members in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul, New York and Dallas/Ft.
Worth areas!
This year, APIC is introducing a Host Chapter pilot program for the 2009
IIPW kick-off event on Friday, October 16. Join your fellow chapter
members and colleagues from other local associations in celebrating the
power of collaboration for International Infection Prevention Week
2009! Visit
our 2009 Host Chapter City event page for more
information.
About the 2009 IIPW Presenting Sponsor – 3M Health
Care
The 3M Infection Prevention Division offers healthcare professionals
leadership solutions to minimize the risks of healthcare-associated
infections. Combining science and technology, 3M Infection Prevention
has introduced more than 40 distinct technology platforms and a
comprehensive portfolio of quality products that help the healthcare
industry define and address current infection prevention best
practices.
With its system of people, products and process, 3M Infection
Prevention remains a trusted partner committed to helping customers lead
the way in controlling the risk of infection. For more
information, please visit: www.mmm.com/infectionprevention.
Disclaimer: The information above was submitted by 3M Health Care and
does not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of APIC.
|
