National Infection Control Week
NATIONAL INFECTION CONTROL WEEK 2025 – October 19-23, 2026
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF IPAC CANADA
National Infection Control Week (NICW) is October 19-23, 2026 – a time to remind everyone about the importance of Infection Prevention and Control and a time to celebrate the work accomplished by each and every member of IPAC Canada. Your efforts and your passion keep healthcare providers, patients, students, volunteers, and visitors safe in a wide variety of healthcare settings and a broad range of activities.
This web page is provided by IPAC Canada to assist you in planning and implementing Infection Control Week initiatives at your facility. Whether your event is large or small, spans the entire week or one day, you may find useful information, tips and tools to support you with its success and save you time and resources.
Awareness – Identifying the Gaps –Education
More NICW Resources
NICW Activities Around The Country
Are you or others in your chapter planning something interesting or different? Please share your experiences with others. We would love to hear about your event
- What was your event?
- How did you plan and implement it?
- What worked well and what would you do differently the next time?
- Do you have any tips or tools to share with others to support their events?
Send your summary and information to IPAC Canada at info@ipac-canada.org.