Infection prevention and control (IPC) in acute care hospitals requires coordinated action across multiple departments and professional groups. This course focuses on strengthening IPC practice along the patient journey, from emergency department to operating theatre, intensive care, and inpatient wards.
The programme combines multidisciplinary collaboration, behavioural science, simulation-based training, and emerging topics such as digital tools and artificial intelligence. It aims to support IPC professionals in implementing practical, sustainable, and context-adapted strategies in daily clinical practice.
Intended audience:
IPC nurses, clinical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, and other healthcare professionals involved in infection prevention and control in acute care settings.
Objectives:
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Course coordinators:
Camelia Bogaert, Ghent Belgium
Charlotte Verfaillie, Ghent Belgium
Organisers:
European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC) of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Accreditation:
ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation.
Certification:
Course organisers will monitor attendance. Only participants attending sessions will be able to receive the certification.
Course Venue:
AZ Sint Lucas Ghent (AZ Ganda – from January 2027)
Accommodation:
Accommodation is not included in the registration.
Registration details:
Registration fees include full access to the scientific content and meals planned on the programme. Travel costs and accommodation are not included with either fee.