Understanding infection control practices are important for not only pediatricians, but the full pediatric practice team. The IPC resources on this page can be beneficial and applicable to the full practice team.  Explore the below list of AAP resources and resources from other partners.

IPC Resources by Educational Modalities

Looking for quick educational resources to brush up on IPC knowledge? Check out the various resources

AAP PediaLink Courses

AAP ECHO Series

Check out the various ECHO Series on infection prevention and control with the following topics:

  • Infection Prevention and Control: Primary care practice teams joined this ECHO collaborative to increase knowledge, skills and self-efficacy around infection prevention and control strategies by engaging in quality improvement and non-QI learning.
  • IPC Ambassador: AAP Infection Prevention and Control Chapter Ambassadors formed an ongoing collaborative to collectively address state-level IPC coordination that includes a focus on pediatrics and identifying opportunities in the state to increase partnerships to improve the health of children. 
  • School-based Health: School health staff improved their knowledge of appropriate IPC recommendations to inform their decisions around developing and implementing school infection prevention and control guidance to keep kids healthy during the school year.
  • Risk Recognition and Communication: This ECHO served as a forum for primary care practices to develop knowledge and capacity around infection prevention and control readiness, response and management through the lens of COVID-19.

Training Materials CDC Project Firstline – Micro-Learns

CDC Project Firstline Micro-learns are a series of guided discussions that connect infection control concepts to immediate, practical value, so healthcare workers can recognize infection risks and take action to stop the spread of germs. Incorporate these quick, in-person trainings into your next team meeting or huddle.

Quizzes

Virtual Reality Module Increasing Immunization Confidence

Empowering healthcare staff with the skills to engage in immunization conversations with patients and families and to promote a culture of infection prevention and control.

Last Updated

09/19/2024

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics