Today, we are celebrating International Infection Preventionist Day (April 5)!

Infection Control Practitioners (IPCs) play a crucial role in keeping our staff, patients, families, care partners, and volunteers safe. The role of an IPC includes much more than conducting swabs or requesting isolation. By providing their expertise and promoting best practices, IPCs are involved in many areas, including construction, product evaluation, reprocessing practices, environmental cleaning, and hand hygiene. These knowledgeable and skilled professionals must also complete an Essentials of Infection Prevention course followed by writing an exam to receive their Certification in Infection Control (CIC®).

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!