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Menu IIPW Promotional Toolkit Logos and Images Association Partners Corporate Champion Sponsor Opportunities Logo Merchandise Infection Prevention Basics Break the Chain of Infection Speak Up for Your Care Clean Your Hands Often Know Safe Injection Practices Ask About Your Medication Ask About Vaccination Recognize an Infection Preventionist Learn About HAIs Be a Good Visitor Protect Your Patients Break the Chain of Infection Clean Your Hands Know When Antibiotics are Appropriate Follow all Posted Precaution Signs Use Personal Protective Equipment Get Vaccinated Use Safe Injection Practices Keep the Patient’s Room Clean Educate Your Patients What You Wear Matters Know Your Infection Preventionists Settings of Care Acute Care (Hospital) Ambulatory Care (Outpatient) Behavioral Health Dental Facility Dialysis Centers Long-Term Care Public Health Non-Healthcare Setting Germs Infographics Vaccines are Everybody’s Business Protect Your Patients ABCs of Antibiotics PPE Do’s and Don’ts Infection Prevention and You Clean Hands Stop Germs Social Games and Activities Polls and Quizzes Plan a Party for IIPW Infection Prevention Videos Social Media Posts Sign the Pledges Learn more Shop now Learn more Infection Prevention is Everybody’s Business Each of us—patients, families, and healthcare personnel—has an important role to play in keeping patients safe from infection. First and foremost, know the basics of infection prevention. Do your part—and hand hygiene is key! Whether you’re in a healthcare facility or in the community, there are things healthcare professionals, patients, and family members can do to stay safe from infections. Learn more today! APIC is here to help with resources for you and your healthcare organization. We encourage you to use and share them with others. Infographics Infection prevention updates Infection Prevention in Behavioral Health 01/09/2020 Behavioral health programs provide very important forms of healthcare. While behavioral health programs focus on mental health and wellbeing, certain characteristics of these settings may make it easier for germs to be transmitted that might make you sick.. Read this article Don't Touch Your Face 12/17/2019 In infection prevention and control, dirty hands should never touch the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth. The mucous membranes on the face are the only way for respiratory infections to enter the body. Read this article Do you really need an antibiotic? 11/14/2019 Antibiotic resistance is one of the most urgent threats to the public’s health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each year in the United States, at least 2.8 million infections occur from bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 35,000 people die as a direct result of these infections. Read this article Preparing your facility for the flu season 09/26/2019 Influenza (“the flu”) is a serious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness. Seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and linger as late as May. During the 2017–2018 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that the flu was associated with nearly 49 million illnesses, more than 22 million medical visits, nearly one million hospitalizations, and nearly 80,000 deaths in the U.S. Read this article Removing water that doesn’t belong 07/30/2019 In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded the wettest 12-month period on record for the United States. While additional rain may be helpful for lawns, it can also mean battling water where it doesn’t belong, which is known as water intrusion. An example of water intrusion could be a plumbing leak, roof leak, or even water entering a basement. When faced with water intrusion, follow these tips to reduce your risk of coming in contact with harmful organisms (germs) that could cause an infection. Read this article Staphylococcus aureus 06/27/2019 Staphylococcus aureus or “staph” is a type of bacteria found on human skin, in the nose, armpit, groin, and other areas. While these germs don’t always cause harm, they can make you sick under the right circumstances. S. aureus is the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections, such as abscesses, boils, furuncles, and cellulitis (red, swollen, painful, warm skin). S. aureus germs can also cause more serious infections, such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, endocarditis (infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves), and bone and joint infections. Read this article View all infection prevention updates... 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