European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID

EUCIC @escmid aims to strengthen infection control and preventive measures in European countries to reduce the burden of healthcare-associated infections

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

🎓 The EUCIC Basic Module 2026 in Groningen has come to an end!

💪Thank you to all participants, faculty and organisers for an inspiring week of learning and exchange in IPC.

We wish the new cohort every success as they continue their journey.💫 https://t.co/f3kN4oVIS6

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

🚀 And the journey begins!

The first modules of the EUCIC and AMS Certificate Programmes start this week in the Netherlands.

💪We wish all participants a successful and inspiring two-year learning journey.

Learn more and join us in the next round:
🔗https://t.co/f3kN4oVb2y

[ESCMID @ESCMID]

The first modules from both the @EUCIC1 and AMS certificate programmes begin today in the Netherlands! We wish the respective cohorts success on their two-year journey. 🚀

💡Learn more & join us in the next round:
🔗EUCIC: https://t.co/Q85FGvoFgG
🔗AMS: https://t.co/9btvgm4r77

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📣 Facing practical #IPC challenges?

The EUCIC/@EUjamrai Mentorship Programme offers frontline IPC professionals the opportunity to connect online with IPC experts for peer-to-peer mentorship sessions 🤝
💬 Practical advice 🗓️ Open all year

More info: https://t.co/MUN75NGXyW

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📢 Join the IPC Nurses Network webinar!
🗓️ 23 June 2026 | ⏰ 15:00–16:00 CET
🩺 Nurse-Led AMS: Leadership on the Floor
Explore how IPC nurses can drive #AMS culture through nurse-led initiatives and practical projects.
🔗 Join the webinar: https://t.co/YPBTcFcKqh

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

🦠 ANDV & hantaviruses threats: a challenge for IPC

👌 We are pleased to share this upcoming webinar on ANDV & hantaviruses, including discussion relevant to IPC and healthcare preparedness.

🗓️ May 21 Thursday | 15:15 CET
👉 Register here: https://t.co/HM4lSTo8kZ

[ESCMID @ESCMID]

🚨On Thurs, the Emerging Infections Subcommittee host a webinar covering ANDV & hantaviruses from outbreaks to clinical care feat. Xavier Lescure & Sotirios Tsiodras as chairs and Felix Drexler, Mario A. Calvo & Gabriel Brigand as speakers.

Register now: https://t.co/PJsI22vem2

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

🦠 📣 IPC preparedness and response on Andes virus (ANDV): new ECDC scientific advice

The document updates previous ECDC recommendations related to the M/V Hondius outbreak and focuses on IPC implementation in healthcare facilities.

👉Read more here: https://t.co/CnTAVcjeNG

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

⏰ Final countdown!

Applications for the EUCIC Basic Module are closing soon. Deadline: 18 May 2026!

If you are looking for:
🌍 International IPC training
🤝 Networking with IPC professionals
Apply here: https://t.co/Jf9GeqMHUn

📅 8–12 June 2026
📍 Groningen, Netherlands

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📣 The journal Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control is recruiting new Associate Editors!

🌍A great opportunity for experienced IPC & AMR researchers to contribute to scientific leadership and peer review in our field.

👇https://t.co/VgyAwxlWGS

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📣 Open call for ESCMID Guidelines Projects!

Are there unanswered questions in IPC that deserve stronger evidence and harmonised guidance?

💡 A debated topic in your institution?
💡 A gap in practice?
💡 An area needing international collaboration?

For more detail 👇

[ESCMID @ESCMID]

📣Open call to submit proposals for ESCMID guidelines projects!

The ESCMID Guidelines Subcommittee invites interested parties to propose and undertake the development of full clinical practice guidelines on behalf of ESCMID.

💡More info: https://t.co/UDhC9kLk80

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

🌍 IPC & Sustainability: is it possible?

Join the upcoming EU-JAMRAI webinar with ESGNI & EUCIC: 📅 June 5 | ⏰ 13:00 CET |💻 Online
🎤 Hanne Hvingelby | Dr Ermira Tartari
Moderated: Prof. Oana Sandulescu & Prof. Walter Zingg.

👉 https://t.co/KdtqDTlhRl
@EUjamrai @ESGNI_ESCMID

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📣🌍 Strengthening IPC across Europe

New ECDC guidance proposal with contributions from EUCIC, WHO and EU partners 🤝

✨ Proud to have contributed and pleased to share this work!

@ECDC_EU @WHO_Europe @EUjamrai

🔗Learn and share: https://t.co/AljYp53a00

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📌In the context of #WorldHandHygieneDay, we welcome #hyFive by @ECDC_EU a useful and freely available tool for real-time hand hygiene monitoring.

At EUCIC, we support accessible, data-driven IPC:
👉 Measure
👉 Monitor
👉 Improve

Clean hands save lives.
https://t.co/4hvYHzYGk8

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📣Reminder applications closing soon!

Apply for the EUCIC Basic Module, supported by ESCMID

📅 8–12 June 2026 Groningen
⏰ Deadline 18 May
Join international experts and strengthen your IPC expertise

👉 https://t.co/c2ZbcSSRcM
📄 https://t.co/jGmcHQFBBZ

@ESCMID @ESGNI_ESCMID

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

On #WorldHandHygieneDay, we join ESCMID to reaffirm:

🧼Hand hygiene = cornerstone of IPC
📉Compliance is declining
🦠AMR remains a major threat

At EUCIC, we call for renewed commitment and sustained action.

👉Clean hands save lives!

Read more https://t.co/ixYINWkKqh

[ESCMID @ESCMID]

Clean hands save lives! #HandHygiene supports infection prevention and control actions in all healthcare settings.

@EUCIC1 and ESCMID released a joint statement on the use of alcohol-based handrubs as a cornerstone of hand hygiene and #IPC.

Read here: https://t.co/H3bL09gjfA

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

🚀 Step inside ECDC

📌The ECDC Observership Programme offers insight into surveillance and IPC at EU level, key components for effective infection prevention.

🔗 https://t.co/JmbEcAs2Z1

@ECDC_EU @ESCMID

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

🔗Read the full article: https://t.co/05zJOqfShi

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

🎉IPC meets planetary health: new guidance paper

👀Published in Clinical Microbiology and Infection, this paper explores the intersection of IPC and sustainability, covering key areas such as single-use vs reusable practices, healthcare waste, biocides, and more.

@ESGNI_ESCMID

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

👉 Share your perspective: https://t.co/6XulcOGzs1

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📢 How are masking policies decided in your healthcare system?

We invite infection prevention and healthcare leaders to participate in a short, confidential survey, in colaboration with @SHEA_Epi & @ESCMID examining current masking practices and decision‑making factors.

[European Committee on Infection Control @ESCMID @EUCIC1]

📢 Don’t miss EUCIC at #ESCMIDGlobal2026!

🤝 On inspiring sessions with IPC experts;
🎓 On the 3rd Graduation Ceremony | Sun, 19 April;
🗣️ On our Annual General Meeting | Mon, 20 April.

More info: https://t.co/Pe29hUtsUW
We look forward to connecting with you! @ESCMID