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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.  Â
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What We’re Doing About It:
In response to these Needs Assessment results, our team is actively developing tools and resources to support Infection Preventionists. These include (link to pages):  Â
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- Self-led Infection Control Evaluation (SLICE) Tool Â
- Behind the Mask Webinar Series 
- IP Support Office HoursÂ
- Extended Reality (XR) EducationÂ
- 90-Day Survival GuideÂ
- IPC Resource Repository
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Where There is Still Opportunity:
The results provided by the needs assessment emphasize the need for enhanced efforts to support IPs. We believe there are three key areas where the infection prevention community can make significant improvements:  Â
- Communication and Collaboration  : Strengthen relationships among IPs, healthcare administrators, public health officials, and professional organizations.​ Â
- Data Monitoring and Evaluation  : Track the effectiveness of interventions addressing identified needs and concerns of IPs.  ​
- Research and Innovation  : Advance the IPC field through the development of new resources, training programs, and technologies.
Acknowledgements: Amy Encinger PhD, Salman Ashraf MBBS, Jacqueline Zikmund BSN, RN, a-IPCÂ