LEADING IPC INNOVATION

SLICE Tool

SLICE tool is a free, online self-assessment designed to assist frontline Infection Preventionists in evaluating and improving their facility’s IPC programs through a series of customizable assessments.

How SLICE Assists Frontline Infection Preventionists

• Assessing their IPC program through a standardized set of criteria based on current guidelines, regulatory requirements, best practice literature and professional organization recommendations.
• Facilitating prioritization of identified gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Providing resources and considerations for quality improvement standards.

XR Education

The XR Education platform is an immersive education tool designed to assist frontline Infection Preventionists and Sterile Processing personnel in familiarizing themselves with Infection Prevention and Control practices in the Sterile Processing Department. The XR Education tool utilizes extended reality (XR) technologies to advance healthcare provider education and training via an immersive environment.

How XR Education Improves Healthcare Provider Education and Training

• Utilizes novel technology to create an immersive educational environment.
• Improves healthcare provider knowledge, practice, and skills via gamified XR that can be used via a headset, laptop, or smart phone.

Education & Resources

Explore the Innovate Infection Prevention Resource Repository. Check out our free Infection Prevention resources, templates, and checklists.

Topics include:

• Environment of Care
• Risk Assessment Templates
• Healthcare Provider Exposure 
• Outbreak Management
• Surgical Site Infection
• Audit Templates
• Policy Templates
• Conversation Starters

Webinars

Join us for our “Behind the Mask” webinar series as we explore the fundamental components of successful Infection Prevention and Control Programs. Our webinar series is held on the third Thursday of every odd month from 12-1pm CST. 

90-Day Survival Guide

Navigating all the nuances in the role of infection prevention can be challenging and has been identified as a barrier to finding and retaining qualified Infection Prevention specialists. This Survival Guide is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for everything a new IP needs to know to survive their first 90 days on the job. 

Office Hours

Our monthly Behind the Mask Office Hours provides an opportunity to bring the IP community together in a collaborative forum to engage, learn, and collaborate with other IPs.

Each office hours session provides attendees with the opportunity to:

• Discuss real-world IPC challenges
• Share successes of their programs
• Ask questions and receive guidance from our panel of subject matter experts
• Connect with fellow professionals to share insights and best practices
• Gain actionable strategies to enhance infection prevention efforts

IP Needs Assessment

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in infection prevention and control (IPC) understanding and practices within healthcare environments. Our team conducted a comprehensive needs assessment to understand the challenges faced by Infection Preventionists. The data gathered is used to develop targeted interventions and initiatives that support IPs, increase access to IPC resources, and enhance their effectiveness in their roles.