Champions of Healthcare Infection Prevention (CHIP)
A train-the-trainer model for expanding the reach of infection prevention expertise
What is a CHIP? A CHIP is a frontline healthcare worker who has undergone additional infection prevention and control (IPC) training to act as an extension of an IPC program. A CHIP team is a group of these employees who work together to improve patient safety, limit the spread of infections, and improve compliance of IPC practices within their facility.
VIPTC has created the following videos to help you build or strengthen your CHIP program in your facility:
The foundations of building a CHIP program
How to implement a CHIP program in your facility and possible challenges
How to sustain and adapt your CHIP program over time
Each video is one hour in length and can be completed at your own pace. CE credit is available.
Developing a Champion of Healthcare Infection Prevention (train-the-trainer) Program
Sustaining and Adapting a Champion of Infection Prevention Team
Module 1: Introduction to Champions of Healthcare Infection Prevention Overview
Module Overview
Introduction to CHIP serves as a roadmap to start a train-the-trainer program at your facility.
Module Objectives
As a result of this module, you will be able to do the following:
Describe the role of a CHIP within their institution.
Describe the CHIP program’s responsibility to adhere to evidenced-based prevention strategies and the execution of these strategies within their institution.
Discuss how to implement the principles of the CHIP program.
Describe the learner’s responsibility to monitor infection prevention and control practices of the medical and ancillary personnel and intervene as necessary to assure compliance and safety.
Module 3: Sustaining & Adapting a Champion of Infection Prevention Team
Module Overview
Leading a CHIP program is an enormous undertaking that requires planning, time, and careful consideration of resources. Do not let your efforts go for naught: strengthen and grow your CHIP program to serve as an extension of infection prevention efforts across your institution.
Module Objectives
As a result of this module, you will be able to do the following:
Discuss the importance of justifying a CHIP team in your facility in terms of return on investment (ROI).
Identify desired traits of key positions within a CHIP team.
Review recruitment and deployment strategies.
Discuss strategies for sustaining a successful CHIP team and adapting the team to meet the needs of your facility.
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