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12:00 18 October 2011
International Infection Prevention Week
October 16-22, 2011 represents the 25th Anniversary of International Infection Prevention Week—the commemoration of the importance of infection prevention around the globe.
History of International Infection Prevention Week
Since 1986, when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed the third week of October as National Infection Control Week, APIC has led the annual effort to highlight the infection prevention profession and its work in educating healthcare professionals and administrators, legislators, and consumers. Read more.
Scope of IIPW
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is the year’s signature event bringing greater attention to the importance of infection prevention, honoring the professionals who protect patients as well as educating healthcare workers, patients, and the community. As infection prevention is everyone’s business, this event allows APIC an opportunity to strengthen our relationships with other associations actively engaged in infection prevention activities at home and abroad.