Now, more than ever, we need you to stand up for infection prevention!
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of infection prevention. Each year, IIPW celebrates the impact of IPs and reinforces the essential practices that protect patients, healthcare workers, and the public. It’s a moment to honor their expertise, amplify their voice, and remind the world that infection prevention saves lives.
This year, we invite everyone to Stand UPPP for Infection Prevention — a rallying call that highlights the power of collective action. UPPP stands for Unite, Protect, Prevent, Prevail — four pillars that reflect what it takes to stop the spread of infection and create safer spaces for all. When we unite across roles and settings, protect our communities, prevent infections through everyday actions, and prevail over emerging threats, we build a stronger, healthier future.
UNITE
Many Roles, One Goal—Protecting Patients and Providers
PREVENT
Taking Action Today to Protect Health and Save Lives Tomorrow
PROTECT
Infection Preventionists Protect – Now More Than Ever
PREVAIL
Overpowering Opposition and Being Victorious
IIPW DAILY ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
OCTOBER 20
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Virtual Escape Room
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 21
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IP Scavenger Hunt
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 22
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Design Your IP Shield
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 23
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Beat the Bugs Crossword
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 24
Who doesn’t love a word puzzle? See if you can master today’s Wordle!
Thank You Cards
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THE IP FACTOR
Every day, infection preventionists make a difference—and we want to shine a spotlight on it. The IP Factor is your chance to celebrate the people, projects, and outcomes that make our profession extraordinary. Whether it’s a colleague’s achievement, a successful initiative, or a milestone worth sharing, we want to hear your story.
How to Submit Your Stories
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CRAFT YOUR STORY
Choose a colleague, project, or outcome you want to celebrate and collect your storytelling tools. There are no limits here – send us photos, videos, songs, poems, art projects…anything that you think capture the essence!
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SUBMIT YOUR STORY
Click here to fill out our submission form and include the assets you’ve chosen to boost the narrative. We’ll review your content and prep it for sharing on LinkedIn, Instagram, and the IIPW site!
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SHARE YOUR STORY
Once your story is posted on our social platforms, make sure the world hears about it! Share to your social platforms and make sure you tag us and include #TheIPFactor and #IIPW2025 in your post!
SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT
Join the conversation and show off your infection prevention pride! Use #IIPW and #InfectionPrevention on your social posts to be featured here in our Social Spotlight. Below are some posts that you can share on your social platforms. Whether it’s a selfie, a photo of your IIPW celebration, or a shoutout to your team — we want to see it!
DOWNLOAD IIPW RESOURCES
Access our collection of tools, resources, and educational materials designed to support your infection prevention efforts. Download everything you need to stay prepared!
Promotional Videos
Explore APIC’s infection prevention videos—designed to inform and entertain as they promote best practices for your team and facility!
Infographics
Print out the Infection Prevention and You infographics, brochures, flyers, and posters to educate patients about preventing infection.