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Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) and Antibiotic Resistance

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW)

Infection prevention is everyone's business. To heighten awareness of the need to protect patients from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), the Arizona HAI Advisory Committee is partnering with the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) to support International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), which occurs globally October 16-22, 2011.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of IIPW, this partnership will plan and participate in a number of local IIPW activities and eventsPDF that include:

  • Governor Proclamation — The Governor of Arizona, Janice K. Brewer, proclaimed October 16-22, 2011 as Arizona Infection Prevention Week.
  • Vaccine Round-Up Final Event Results: 3,498 vaccinesInfluenza Vaccine Round-Up on October 18, 2011 — We are trying to set an Arizona flu vaccine record! Are you interested in being involved? Here's what you need to do:
    1. Hold a flu clinic on October 18, 2011
    2. Fill out & submit the participation letterPDF
    3. Track the number of vaccines given
    4. Submit your vaccination totals online every 2 hours

    Arizona is attempting to set a record for the most influenza vaccines given on one day. The syringe graphic to the right is a representation of the number of vaccines given so far. Check back periodically on October 18 as we will update the numbers every few hours throughout the day and will continue to update as additional numbers are submitted in the days following. Thanks for celebrating International Infection Prevention Week by getting vaccinated and keeping your friends and family healthy!

  • Hand Hygiene Flash Mob on October 19, 2011 — Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is partnering up with students from Greenway High School to organize a flash mob to promote "Hand Hygiene Saves Lives". Check out another hand hygiene flash mob organized by MetroWest Medical Center.
  • Daily Tweets — Check out our IIPW social media toolkit for a list of tweets to promote the event at your facility!
  • IIPW Webinar Series - APIC is honored to be joined by partner organizations in delivering five educational webinars emphasizing the 2011 theme, "Infection Prevention is Everyone's Business." The webinars (CE Available) allow participants to broaden their understanding of how APIC and partner organizations complement one another's areas of specialization in infection prevention at home and abroad. These webinars are designed in collaboration with key partners: AHE, AORN, INS, NPSF, and SHEA.
    • Monday, October 17, 1 p.m. EDT - The Future of Infection Prevention/ Healthcare Epidemiology - A Partnership Paradigm
    • Tuesday, October 18, 1 p.m. EDT - Putting Safety at the Center of Our IP Practice
    • Wednesday, October 19, 1 p.m. EDT - Looking Beyond the Hospital: Assuring Safe Processing of Reusable Devices in All Settings
    • Thursday, October 20, 1 p.m. EDT - Developing a Central Line Maintenance Bundle: What is the Best Approach?
    • Friday, October 21, 1 p.m. EDT - How Clean Are Our Patient Care Areas? Are We Sure?

    Don't wait, register for a webinar today. Use the code HAISTATE11 to access all IIPW webinars.

Additional Information

For additional information about healthcare-associated infection, visit our Education and Training Subcommittee website. Healthcare-Associated Infection Program International Infection Prevention Week Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology