Why does every moment matter?
In healthcare, every action counts, and each moment holds the potential to create a positive impact. Let's reflect and acknowledge the significance of these pivotal 'Moments that Matter.' This campaign goes beyond an event; it's a movement that highlights the critical role IPC plays in maintaining a safe healthcare environment.
Available resources:
- Educational posters
- Screensaver and Zoom background
- Useful research references and articles
- Webinar: IPC Moments that Matter - Fundamentals for Impact
How you can get involved
EDUCATIONAL POSTERS
The educational posters focus on the critical 'Moments that Matter.' These visual aids reinforce the fundamentals of IPC for creating a safer healthcare setting.
SCREENSAVER AND ZOOM BACKGROUND
Utilise the IPC 'Moments that Matter' screensaver as a reminder of the essential steps for creating a safer healthcare environment.
USEFUL RESEARCH RESOURCES
Explore research, clinical trials and case studies that shed light on IPC 'Moments that Matter' in healthcare. Gain insights into IPC's pivotal role and ensure safety for all.
‘Capture the IPC Moments that Matter’ Competition Winners
We are excited to congratulate the ten winners of our ‘Capture the IPC Moments that Matter’ Competition!
- Linda Farr: Bathurst Hospital Western NSW LHD
- Miechelline Magallanes: Blacktown Hospital - Western Sydney Local Health District
- Alison Spragg: West Gippsland Healthcare Group
- Joann Chiong: Fairfield Hospital
- Belinda Kramp: Swan Hill District Health
- Ursula Lavender: Busselton Health Campus
- Tinsu T: Griffith Base Hospital
- Leanne Baffis: Maruma-li - Wyong Hospital
- Beth Cullen: Goulburn Base Hospital
- Ramihna Mercado: Warrigal Care Coniston

Education webinar
Watch our webinar, 'IPC Moments that Matter: Fundamentals for Impact,' on 16th October 2023, at 7:00 PM (AEDT). In this session, Professor Brett Mitchell and Amy Cartwright will discuss various topics and hold an interactive Q&A session.
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