Consumers

Be an informed patient and an advocate for healthcare safety using APIC’s patient safety resources.

Copyright disclosure
The resources on the following pages are free to download and share. We encourage the use of our consumer resources for infection prevention education, provided that the information is not modified. Please attribute these resources to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and include the links to additional resources (if applicable). If you have questions, please contact info@apic.org. 

Infection Prevention Updates

Access monthly Infection Prevention Updates that provide helpful tips for healthcare professionals and the public on reducing the risk of infection, in and out of healthcare settings. Sign up to receive these monthly updates from APIC.

Infection Prevention and You campaign web resources

APIC’s multiyear awareness campaign features resources for both consumers and healthcare professionals designed to convey important infection prevention information. International Infection Prevention Week, occurring annually the third week in October, highlights the importance of infection prevention in improving patient safety.

Ready-to-use materials for healthcare facilities

Infection Prevention and You print-ready campaign materials for hospitals, home care, long-term care, and outpatient care settings explain the role infection preventionists play in patient safety and educate the consumer about how to stay infection free while receiving care.