International Infection Prevention Week: Oct. 15-21
During International Infection Prevention Week – help break the chain of infection by educating health care professionals, administrators, legislators and consumers about the importance of preventing infections and improving outcomes. Click on the following links for more information and resources about promoting infection prevention in long-term care.
Infection Prevention and You in Long-Term Care
APIC: Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care Fact Sheet (PDF)
CDC: Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings
CDC: Infection Prevention Tools for Long-Term Care