Today, we are celebrating International Infection Preventionist Day!

Infection Control Practitioners (ICPs) play a crucial role in keeping our staff, patients, families, care partners and volunteers safe. The role of an ICP includes much more than infection investigation or requesting additional precautions. By providing their expertise and promoting best practices, ICPs are involved in many areas, including construction, product evaluation, reprocessing practices, patient safety reporting, environmental cleaning and hand hygiene. The department also assists with preparing Hospital response to emerging infectious diseases. These knowledgeable and skilled professionals must also complete an Infection Prevention and Control Development Course followed by writing an exam to receive their Certification in Infection Control (CIC®). Additional certification is required to support ongoing Hospital construction and maintenance projects.

We appreciate the dedication and commitment of all ICPs in keeping our Hospital safe from the spread of infections. Join us in thanking them for all that they do!