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Attend our Essential Tools & Resources for the IP Consultant course on Feb 21. Course topics include business management technology & IPC program assessment resources. #infectionprevention #infectioncontrol Register today: portal.apic.org/s/store#/sto…
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As #USAAW24 winds down, we want to thank everyone for their contributions to science and healthcare in the fight against AMR! Check out our featured clinician perspectives as they detail how it Takes All of Us to mitigate resistance! 💊
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A3. (4/5) HCPs: View new outpatient #antibiotic prescribing data in your state to focus your antibiotic stewardship efforts. #FightAR #USAAW24 #BeAntibioticsAware
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CDC issues Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to provide information about the first case of clade I mpox diagnosed in the U.S. and recommendations to clinicians about preventing, diagnosing, treating, and reporting mpox cases.
Read full alert: bit.ly/4exL5q8
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World AMR Awareness Week - It is estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to 4.95 million deaths. AMR impacts us all and we have A LOT of work to do in combatting it 👇🏻 who.int/campaigns/world-amr-…
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E. Coli Outbreak: 39 people are sick in 18 states. Check your homes for recalled bagged organic carrots. Do not eat recalled carrots. Throw them away. Carrots currently on store shelves are not affected. See the notice for a full list of brands of carrots.
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Discover upcoming APIC Chapter Conferences for 2024 and 2025. When your APIC Chapter announces its conference, please send the details to ICT for posting.
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📢New in AJIC📢
#Covid_19 vs. Influenza in healthcare workers (2022-23):
734 COVID-19 vs. 93 flu cases
COVID-19 absence avg: 5.8 days vs. flu: 3.6 days
COVID-19 led to 4,245 missed workdays, flu only 333
Read more: ajicjournal.org/article/S019…
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Spending a day feeding and caring for these fantastic creatures made for an extraordinary day. Embracing the spirit of #IIPW2024. It was interesting to hear how the team @ZSLWhipsnadeZoo prevent infections, keeping these fabulous creatures
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Today is the last day of International Infection Prevention and Control Week 2024. Thank you for celebrating with us and learning more about infection prevention and how we can all help move the needle forward! #IIPW2024 #QualityReporting #InfectionPrevention
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Happy #CleanHospitalsDay! Today, we’re raising awareness about the critical role EVS workers play in patient safety and keeping healthcare facilities clean. When you practice #IPC, you help keep your patients, your coworkers, and yourself safe. bit.ly/3Nqmw3e #IIPW
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Do you know the value of infection prevention? Learn the importance of preventing these infections and spread the love to our IPs. youtube.com/watch?v=5rPk9XhA… #IIPW
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International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) encourages the adoption of best practices to reduce infection risks and protect public health through education and community engagement..
#PMBJP #IIPW #InfectionPrevention #StopTheSpread #SafeHealthcare #healthcare #JanAushadhi
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Although International Infection Prevention Week (#IIPW) is coming to a close, the fight against #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) continues! CDC supports countries in investigating high-risk, AR pathogens to better protect communities & hospitals. More here: bit.ly/40sPV4L
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Join @APIC and @CDCgov National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) October 16, 2024, for a webinar on global perspectives in infection prevention & control. Register now: bit.ly/4eaRCHY
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