Stand UPPP for IPC - Unite. Prevent. Prevail.

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  1. 2. These are spread by contact, droplets, or airborne routes
  2. 4. Healthcare-associated infections are often abbreviated as ____.
  3. 9. The last word in the IPC 2025 theme — “Stand UPP … ______.”
  4. 11. Wearing gloves, gowns, and masks is known as using personal ________ equipment
  5. 12. Alcohol-based hand rubs should contain at least what percentage of alcohol?
  6. 13. Regular ________ helps monitor infection trends in healthcare settings.
  7. 15. Infection prevention relies on teamwork and effective ________.
  8. 16. The “P” in “Stand UPPP” that focuses on stopping infections before they start
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  1. 1. The global body promoting infection prevention in healthcare.
  2. 3. Hand ________ is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infection
  3. 5. This practice helps stop the spread of germs between patients
  4. 6. The “P” in “Stand UPP” that focuses on safeguarding healthcare workers
  5. 7. The process of removing germs from hands with soap and water
  6. 8. Cleaning and ________ surfaces reduces infection spread
  7. 10. In IPC, “PPE” stands for Personal ________ Equipment
  8. 14. The “U” in the 2025 IPC theme stands for this important action