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How Infection Preventionists Build Support at Every Level | IP Mentor Monthly Digest December
December 2025 Newsletter How Infection Preventionists Can Build Support at Every Level Infection Prevention can be a lonely role, which is why Infection Preventionist support is so important. Many Infection Preventionists are responsible for large, complex programs—often with limited resources, little backup, and high expectations. Having worked in infection prevention for over 25 years, I have experienced this myself. This month, we focused on one important message: You don’

Missy Travis MSN RN CIC FAPIC
Dec 23, 20253 min read


🍁 October Insights for Infection Preventionists: Prepare, Prevent, and Prioritize
October 2025 Newsletter As the weather cools and flu season approaches, October is the perfect time to refocus, refresh, and reinforce your infection prevention strategies. This month, our theme has been all about Winter Preparation — from managing your time more effectively to preventing staff fatigue, ensuring inspection readiness, and keeping your facility ahead of seasonal infection risks. Here are the key takeaways from this month’s infection prevention focus ⬇️ 🕒 Take

Missy Travis MSN RN CIC FAPIC
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Respiratory Season Readiness + Recognizing EVS Team
September 2025 Newsletter As we step into Fall, now is the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming respiratory season. Fall and Winter...

Missy Travis MSN RN CIC FAPIC
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Spotlight Topic: Water Management in Infection Prevention
August 2025 Newsletter Water is essential in healthcare—but if not properly managed, it can become a source of infection. This month,...

Missy Travis MSN RN CIC FAPIC
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Let’s Talk Ventilation, AIIRs, Mold, and Construction—What Every IP Needs to Know
July 2025 Newsletter Hello IP Community, Infection Prevention never stands still—and neither should we! Whether you’re rounding on...

Missy Travis MSN RN CIC FAPIC
Aug 26, 20253 min read


EOC Rounds: Small Details, Big Impact
May 2025 Newsletter This month, we've been focusing on the Environment of Care (EOC) —an essential but often under-prioritized area of...

Missy Travis MSN RN CIC FAPIC
Aug 26, 20252 min read


🌞 Warmer Weather, New Challenges: Is Your IP Program Ready?
April 2025 Newsletter Welcome to the April edition of the IP Mentor Monthly Digest ! Each month I share insights and resources for...

Missy Travis MSN RN CIC FAPIC
Aug 21, 20252 min read
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