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Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) and Antibiotic Resistance

IIPW Social Media Toolkit

  1. It is Arizona Infection Prevention Week! Stay tuned 4 tips 2 prevent infection all week! http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  2. Did you know hand hygiene is our first defense against infections? Get tips at http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  3. Prevent infections - use soap & water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers 2 clean your hands http://bit.ly/cCm4yl
  4. Remember, when you wash your hands it should last at least 15-20 seconds. Get more tips at http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  5. Prevent infection at home - wash dishes in hot water & detergent, allow to air dry http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  6. Infection Prevention Week - don't share personal items like towels, wash cloths, razors, bar soap http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  7. ALWAYS stay home if u are sick so u don't spread ur illness 2 ur coworkers or classmates! http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  8. Remember 2 wash clothes, sheets & towels regularly & use a dryer if available! http://bit.ly/97iZ27 #IIPW2011
  9. When u cough or sneeze, cover ur mouth & nose w/ a tissue or shirt sleeve - NOT UR HANDS! http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  10. Don't take antibiotics if u don't need 'em - they're not effective 4 viruses like cold or flu http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  11. Know signs and symptoms of common infections so u can better prevent & recognize them: http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  12. Always wash ur hands! Ask ur doctors, nurses and visitors to do so too. For tips: http://bit.ly/97iZ27 #IIPW2011
  13. Prevent infection by cleaning household surfaces w/ a cleaner that kills germs - & read the label! http://bit.ly/97iZ27
  14. Help stop infections. Avoid preparing food 4 others if u are ill & visit http://bit.ly/97iZ27 4 more prevention tips.
  15. Be involved in ur healthcare. Ask ur doctor 2 wash their hands. http://bit.ly/gLjakO
  16. Ask ur doctor: What is my main problem? What do I need 2 do? Why's it important 4me 2 do this? http://bit.ly/gIyT3n
  17. Know ur medications, keep a current list &share it w/ ur doctor at every visit. http://bit.ly/emJxDg
  18. Doctors can help patients manage their medications. Ask patients 4 a medication list at every visit. http://bit.ly/fjFf0Ql
  19. Be smart when taking antibiotics. Take all ur antibiotics. Antibiotics don't work 4 cold or flu. http://1.usa.gov/ehw6KA
  20. Infection prevention is possible. Learn more during #IIPW2011 - http://ow.ly/5UhJn
  21. What role can patients play in infection prevention? Learn more during #IIPW2011 http://ow.ly/5Uj6O
  22. Learn more abt the important wk of infection preventionists 4 keeping patients safe #IIPW2011 http://ow.ly/5UhJn
  23. International Infection Prevention Week celebrates a milestone! http://ow.ly/5UhJn #IIPW2011
  24. Recognize the important efforts of infection preventionists in guarding patient safety this #IIPW2011 http://ow.ly/5UhJn
  25. Show ur support for infection preventionists participate in #IIPW2011! http://ow.ly/5UhJn