IIPW is an annual observance that celebrates and recognizes all health care and public health professionals who play a critical role in keeping patients, residents, and the public healthy and safe.

IIPW 2024’s theme is “Moving the Needle on Infection Prevention.” It is more important than ever to work together in the effort to protect against infections and emerging multidrug-resistant organisms. Infection prevention and control best practices can help us move the needle.

The Wisconsin Healthcare-Associated Infections Prevention Program wants to thank all infection prevention professionals for the hard work they do every day to prevent the spread of infections in Wisconsin. We encourage our health care and public health partners to celebrate their infection prevention professionals including infection preventionists, environmental services staff, nurses, and other health care staff by recognizing the work that they do.  

For resources on celebrating IIPW, check out the Infection Prevention and You webpage.

Need assistance? 

Need infection prevention and control assistance? The Wisconsin HAI Prevention Program has experienced infection preventionists who provide support across the state, in a number of health care settings. Visit our website for more information on how we can help or email us at DHSWIHAIPreventionProgram@dhs.wisconsin.gov.