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- Date2024-10-24 16:45
- Update2024-10-24 16:45
- DivisionDivision of Healthcare Associated Infection Control
- Tel02-3384-1555
[A summarized unofficial version of the press release]
"Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention and Control Begins with Simple Practices"
- The KDCA organized the National Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention and Control Week 2024 from October 14 to 18.
- A survey was conducted during September to assess awareness of HAI among healthcare users.
- The KDCA Promoted the Infection Prevention and Control(IPC) during week through various media platforms to healthcare workers, patients, and visitors.
Osong, 24th October 2024 – In observance of the National Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention and Control Week 2024, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) emphasized the importance of effective IPC measures for healthcare workers, patients, and visitors. These efforts seek to reduce the risk of HAIs and ensure safer environments in healthcare settings.
The KDCA has designated the third week of October each year as “National HAI Prevention and Control Week” to raise public awareness about IPC. This annual initiative aims to foster a culture where everyone— healthcare workers, patients, and visitors alike—actively participates in IPC practices.
<National Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention and Control Week 2024> Period: October 14–18, 2024 (observed annually in the 3rd week of October) Slogan: "Prevention ON, Infection OFF!—HAI Prevention and Control Begins with Simple Practices" |
A recent survey of 3,000 people who visited medical institutions found that continuous efforts are needed to raise awareness about IPC.
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To commemorate the HAI Prevention and Control Week, the KDCA hosted a forum featuring IPC experts on October 17.
Additionally, a national photo contest was held under the theme of ‘Moments of Efforts in IPC,’ targeting medical institutions across the country. In conjunction with this, there was also a contest for the most effective and practical IPC forms developed and utilized by IPC unit in medical institution.
The dedicated website at togetheripc.or.kr contains detailed information regarding the HAI Prevention and Control Week. This site provides resources such as IPC guidelines, educational materials, infographics, and various information to strengthen the IPC capabilities of healthcare workers and the general public
<Key Events for National Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI)
Prevention and Control Week>
Major event |
Forum |
Website (togetheripc.or.kr) |
Contest for IPC Photos and Forms |
Date |
October 17 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Continuously Ongoing |
From October 10 to November 1 |
Target |
Technical-level IPC workers and all citizens |
All citizens |
Nationwide medical institutions |
Highlight |
- Experts’ presentations - Panel discussions - Honorary awards for outstanding services about IPC |
- Introduction to IPC and distribution of IPC guidelines and education materials - Key events during the HAI Prevention and Control Week |
- A contest for the best photos that capture IPC moments - A contest for the most effective and practical form for IPC implementation |
Dr. Youngmee Jee, Commissioner of the KDCA, emphasized, “HAI prevention and control is crucial for ensuring the safety of individuals who visit medical institutions,” adding that “I would like to urge all citizens to actively participate in IPC efforts to protect themselves and their loved ones from infection.” She also stated, “The KDCA is committed to fostering a culture of safe IPC practices and high-quality care to effectively prevent HAIs.”
* For detailed information, please refer to the press release written in the Korean language in the file attached below.