Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a growing field for students in nursing, public health, microbiology, and related disciplines. Infection preventionists (IPs) use skills in clinical care, healthcare quality, epidemiology, education, leadership, and more to keep patients safe from deadly infections.
IPs are professionals who make sure healthcare workers and health facilities are doing all the things they should to prevent infections from spreading.
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Who Are Infection Preventionists?
Learn about the profession, the role, and more by downloading this infographic.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 31 hospitalized patients will get an infection as a result of the care they receive, and an estimated 75,000 patients will die each year. IPs create partnerships at every level of a healthcare facility – from the patient bedside to the executive suite – to reduce the risk of infection.
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Getting a Job
Listen to the 5 Second Rule Podcast – “Career Advice: How To Become an Infection Preventionist.” The infection prevention profession has been rapidly growing as the need for health protocols increases in various environments. What we traditionally think of as a hospital-based position is now appearing in areas like entertainment, sports, and the government. In this episode, we will be discussing how to get started as an infection preventionist and what you can expect in the role.
You are not alone. If you are looking for information on where to go from here, connect with others who are already practicing infection prevention. Contact your local APIC chapter to meet IPs for networking, education, and career advice.
