World AMR Awareness Week takes place from 18–24 November, and this year IPS is putting infection prevention at the heart of the conversation.
Every day, infection prevention actions help prevent infections, reduce the need for` antimicrobials and help tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
This WAAW, we’re asking one simple question: What’s your One Action?
It could be improving hand hygiene, preventing device-related infections, supporting vaccination, strengthening surveillance or starting a conversation about antimicrobial stewardship.
Whatever your role, every prevention action counts.
One Action in practice
We asked colleagues working across infection prevention and healthcare to share some of the practical actions they believe can make a difference.
What’s your One Action?
Filmed at the IPS conference, colleagues share actions ranging from timely diagnostic samples and fundamental patient care to appropriate antibiotic use.
Preventing device-related infections
For Carole Hallam, her One Action is continuing the work of DRIPP, helping to prevent infections associated with vascular access and urinary catheters and reduce the need for antibiotics.
Get involved
We’ve created a simple WAAW Supporter Pack to help you join the campaign.
It includes:
- a Microsoft Teams background
- ready-to-use social posts
- ideas to inspire your own One Action
Download the WAAW Supporter Pack
Share your One Action during WAAW and encourage your colleagues to think about theirs.
