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Updated professional standards for Infection Preventionists (IPs) were developed to reflect the critical and evolving role of the profession. These flexible standards provide a clear framework for expectations, competencies, and practices in infection prevention and control (IPC).

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  • Public Health
  • Infection Control

Background:

  • Professional and practice standards for Infection Preventionists (IPs) were initially established in 2008.
  • The field of infection prevention and control (IPC) has undergone significant expansion and evolution.
  • The critical nature of IPC necessitates updated professional guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To revise and update the existing professional and practice standards for IPs.
  • To ensure standards are flexible and applicable across diverse healthcare domains and settings.
  • To provide a rigorous and well-defined set of expectations, competencies, and practices for the IPC profession.

Main Methods:

  • Review and analysis of the evolving landscape of infection prevention and control.
  • Incorporation of current and future demands on the IPC profession.
  • Development of a succinct set of precepts reflecting the field.

Main Results:

  • A revised set of professional and practice standards for IPs has been established.
  • The updated standards emphasize flexibility and broad applicability.
  • The new standards offer a clear definition of expectations, competencies, and practices.

Conclusions:

  • The updated standards provide a robust framework for the IPC profession.
  • These precepts encapsulate the current and future direction of infection prevention and control.
  • The revised standards support the critical role of IPs in healthcare settings.