International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) takes place October 14-20, 2012. IIPW commemorates the importance of infection prevention around the globe.  Get involved in educational activities and advocacy efforts to spread the word that, “infection prevention is everyone’s business.”

Visit the site in June 2012 for additional information on the IIPW events and activities.

History of IIPW
Since 1986, when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed the third week of October as National Infection Control Week, APIC has spearheaded the annual effort to highlight the infection prevention profession and its work in educating healthcare professionals and administrators, legislators, and consumers about the importance of reducing infections.

Over the years, this week of recognition has vastly expanded to every corner of the globe, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and South East Asia. And, the wider IIPW’s reach, the greater the chances are that patients everywhere will experience safer healthcare practices and be protected from life-threatening healthcare-associated infections.

Scope of IIPW
IIPW brings greater attention to the importance of infection prevention, honoring the professionals who protect patients, as well as educating healthcare workers, patients, and the community. This event allows APIC an opportunity to strengthen its relationships with other associations that are involved in infection prevention activities.
Learn more about the scope of IIPW.

Live events
Domestic and international APIC chapters will conduct local events to commemorate IIPW in their communities.

Would you like to host a 2012 IIPW event? See the links below to sign up and learn more:

2012 IIPW Host Chapter Grant Information
2012 IIPW Host Chapter Grant Application

If you have questions about hosting an event, please contact Crystal Moohn, associate director, Membership and Component Relations, at cmoohn@apic.org.

NEW for the 2012 IIPW

IIPW is now a community on MyAPIC. Log on and follow the IIPW conversation, post questions, chat with the previous IIPW Host Chapter Winners, follow idea threads, and communicate with others involved in IIPW. Get ready to be inspired.

Partnerships
Join us as a partner in infection prevention. To become a partner, please email Kathryn Hitchcock: khitchcock@apic.org.

Tools and resources
Use IIPW branded merchandise to create a lasting impression and visual reminder year round. (Launching April 2012)
Promote IIPW at your facility through our Online Resource Kit with logos, widgets, sample press releases, and more. (New kit launching April 2012)

Webinars
Participate in educational webinars (CE available) designed in collaboration with partnering associations. (Educational line-up to be announced)

Sponsorships
Interested in sponsoring the 2012 IIPW commemoration? Please contact Kris Carey at 202-454-2629 or kcarey@apic.org.