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Voice of Infection Prevention (VIP) Toolkit

The VIP Toolkit: Advocate for Safer Care

Growing government focus on patient care quality gives infection preventionists an opportunity to share expertise with policymakers. With support from the Greater St. Louis Chapter, APIC created a legislative advocacy toolkit to help educate policymakers on how infection preventionists improve community healthcare.

Access the VIP Advocacy Toolkit and be a voice for Infection Prevention today!

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Tips for planning a legislative visit

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Sample planning timeline

Sample meeting request letters

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