International Infection Prevention Week, October 18-24

International Infection Prevention Week

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is celebrated the third week of October every year. This year IIPW is October 18-24. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) which spearheads this annual observance states that it wants this year to be a celebration of the bravery and tireless efforts of the world’s infection …

October 14 – 20 is International Infection Prevention Week

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is observed during the third week of October each year. IIPW aims raises awareness about the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety. In 2018, IIPW runs from October 14-20 with the theme: Protecting Patients Everywhere. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading …