Home Education & CertificationInternational Infection Prevention Week2009 International Infection Prevention Week Background

October 18-24, 2009

Background

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the third week in October as National Infection Control Week and called all 'federal, state, and local government agencies, health organizations, communications, media, and people' to take part in educational activities and programs during this designated week.

Since its creation, APIC has continued the tradition of recognizing International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW).