The third week in October is designated as National Infection Control Week in Canada and the United States. Since 1988, we take time to highlight infection control efforts in Canadian hospitals, long-term care facilities and in the community.
Infection Control Week is an annual event. We educate staff and the community about the importance of infection prevention and we promote the important work of infection control professionals. This is a serious topic but we make it fun to raise visibility.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of millions around the world, bringing the science of infection control into our daily lives. We have the incredible task to UNITE AND CONQUER this pandemic, and that is the theme for this year’s event. Healthcare workers have been doing an outstanding job working around the clock to ensure people affected by the virus are supported, and the whole community is coming together to flatten the curve. We can accomplish anything if we UNITE AND CONQUER!
Yee Hong will join the national celebration. Each Centre will congratulate its staff for incorporating infection prevention and control practices into their work habits and home routines to keep our seniors and each other safe.