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Embedding Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) into the culture of aged care organisations is essential for improving resident outcomes and fostering pride and ownership among staff. It’s about more than just meeting compliance standards; it’s about creating shared responsibility across all levels. Leadership support, transparency, and visible IPC champions are critical to success. Shifting from a compliance-driven to a culture-driven approach empowers staff to take proactive steps in protecting residents’ health and safety. #InfectionPrevention #AgedCare #CulturalChange #Leadership #ResidentSafety #IPC

Have you ever considered that sustaining your infection prevention and control victories is like "simmering a pot of water"? "You can't just turn the pot off and let it get cold. You have to keep that water simmering somehow," - Vanessa A Makarewicz MN, RN, CIC Just like a pot of simmering water requires continuous monitoring and adjustments to prevent it from boiling over or growing cold, sustaining #IPC quality improvement efforts requires constant monitoring. The key is to: ? Adapt your strategies as situations evolve, based on data that’s available ? Promote a culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement ? Engage your frontline staff. They’re your eyes and ears at the bedside and in those departments. They also know more of what’s going on than you ever will. If you let the "pot" go unattended, previous IPC achievements can quickly dissipate as Vanessa highlighted. You can watch our full conversation on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gt7HfWkW.

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"You got promoted to manager. So what did that look like? Had you at this point decided, 'okay, I want to make Infection Prevention into a career. I really love this.' Did a position just opened up? What was the whole mindset and then the transition?" Erin Wilder describes her transition into a manager role and how she began to really settle into her career in Infection Prevention. #VIP #VIPpodcast #VoiceforInfectionPrevention #InfectionPrevention #Healthcare #Podcast

A great ICRA certification class teaching Infection Prevention Directors and Managers, and Facilities Hospital Staff for HCA Florida Healthcare, learning about the updated ICRA 2.0 and best practices for infection prevention during construction projects. Protecting patients, staff and visitors is my priority during any construction project in your healthcare facility. #construction #healthcareconstruction #healthcareleaders #healthcareexecutives #ICRA #infectionprevention #safety #healthcaresafety #training #leadership, #leadershipdevelopment #apic

Infection Prevention and Control: Designers Need to Better Understand the Risks In the second article of our series for Health Estate Journal, Mel Jacobsen Cox considers some of the key infection prevention and control (IPC) challenges healthcare design teams face. The piece talks about how we recently completed a series of six engaging educational sessions with Alyson Prince, who brought IPC to life with her detailed, relatable insights. Alyson’s sessions gave our team a powerful, real-world perspective on guidelines like HBN 00-09, reinforcing how essential IPC is to creating safe, healing environments. Read the full article here: https://brnw.ch/21wOEUY #InfectionPreventionControl #HEJ #HealthcareArchitecture

?? Calling all #infectionprevention professionals. ?? We have a little treat for YOU! Today is World Patient Safety Day and we're thankful for all the work you do to promote patient safety in your facility and community, so we wanted to say thank you! As part of the celebration, we’re giving away 2 prizes for healthcare facility employees, one for an infection prevention and control (IPC) program leader and one for a new infection preventionist (IP) with 6 months to 3 years of experience. We want to hear your most creative or innovative idea for promoting patient safety in your facility this year. The 2 winners will get: ?? For one #IPC program leader: A free 1-hour consulting session to assess and make recommendations to optimize your program. ?? For one new IP: A free entry into our Powerful IP? group coaching program starting in January 2025. You'll get 3 free sessions and meet with other cool new #IPs in the program. You're eligible even if you're already on our waitlist. Here's how this works: ??Submit your innovative idea at https://lnkd.in/gKqY52dv by 11:45pm Central Time tomorrow! ??Entries will be judged based on their creativity, feasibility and practicality by our team of subject matter experts. GOOD LUCK! ?? #infectionprevention #infectioncontrol #worldpatientsafetyday2024

?? It’s International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW)! This week, we show our appreciation for Infection Preventionists (IPs) for their crucial work in promoting safety and safeguarding the health of patients, staff, workers, and the community. Their advocacy and efforts reach far beyond the organization, impacting the whole community. Learn more about the vital role IPs play in healthcare: https://buff.ly/3BFJkJB #InfectionPreventionWeek #IIPW #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareSafety

Looking to enhance your #IPC knowledge or acquire new skills? Do you need a refresher on best practices? Check out these 2 webinars: ? Introduction to the Annual Infection Prevention Risk Assessment in Long-term Care, presented by Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC Learn the essentials of the annual risk assessment process, regulatory requirements, and how to kick-start this process in your facility. Watch the recording at your convenience and access free tools for practice. Register: https://lnkd.in/gAraTM7M ? Cleaning & Disinfection Essentials for Long-Term Care Settings, hosted by Doe Kley, RN, MPH, T-CHEST, LTC-CIP, CIC in partnership with #NADONA TOMORROW May 8 at 2pm ET. Gain the skills to stay compliant with regulations and evidence-based guidelines. Register: https://lnkd.in/gaKXTs_f

Mark your calendars! "What's in That Water: Infection Prevention and Dental Departments Collaborate on a Water Management Plan" is the third installment in the APIC and OSAP - Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention 2024 IPC Collaboration Webinar Series. This webinar will take place on Thursday, March 21, at 1:00 PM ET. Register today - you don't want to miss it! bit.ly/3tLH67J #infectionprevention #infectioncontrol #continuingeducation