Halyard Health Offers Infection Prevention Education Hub in Honor of IIPW
In honor of International Infection Prevention Week 2015 (IIPW) Halyard Health, formerly Kimberly-Clark Health Care, is offering an infection prevention education hub for healthcare professionals, to raise awareness about the latest solutions and protocols designed to help prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). IIPW takes place Oct. 18-24, 2015.
Halyard Health’s infection prevention education hub features free resources including clinical education tools from the HALYARD KNOWLEDGE NETWORK, case studies, preparedness guidelines, and infographics on the following topics:
• Hand hygiene
• Pandemic preparedness
• The role of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Visit: www.preventinfections.com.
Source: Halyard Health
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