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Purpose
Create and support programs, resources, and learning opportunities for members.
Review educational materials developed by the Board or other committees to ensure quality and alignment with IFIC standards.
Establish a formal process for evaluating member-submitted educational programs seeking IFIC endorsement or approval.
Collaborate with the Annual Congress Chairperson to develop relevant and high-quality educational content.
Scientific Program Committee
The Scientific Program Committee supports IFIC’s mission by identifying and responding to the educational and training needs of its global membership. Its core objectives are to:
Structure
The Education Committee Chairperson and all committee members are appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Members are identified by the Chair and proposed to the Board for approval.
The committee may include Board members as well as co-opted experts, ensuring broad international representation.
Membership terms are three years, with the possibility of one renewal.
Responsibility
Committee actions may require approval from the Board of Trustees.
Meetings will be scheduled as needed and conducted in a manner convenient for members across regions.
Minutes, including decisions and action items, will be recorded and submitted to the Executive Committee within 30 days of each meeting.
BASIC CONCEPTS
IFIC Basic Concepts of Infection Control
The IFIC Basic Concepts of Infection Control is currently undergoing a full revision, with the updated edition planned for release in 2024/2025. Once published, it will be available exclusively to IFIC members through a password-protected section of the website. Updates on the release will be shared on the IFIC website and social media.
The most recent comprehensive edition (2016) builds on earlier versions by providing scientifically grounded, up-to-date guidance to support the development of local infection prevention and control policies worldwide. Each chapter was reviewed and updated by an international panel of experts, with new topics added to ensure a strong, practical knowledge base—particularly for regions where IPC programs are still emerging.
Previous editions (2011) are available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Italian, French, Hungarian, Arabic, and Bulgarian.
Information
You may download one copy of each chapter for personal use. Beyond fair use permitted under UK copyright law, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form without written permission from the International Federation of Infection Control.
Additional Use
IFIC allows limited use of its copyrighted materials with formal approval. To request permission, complete the request form and email it to publications@theific.org.
Translation
Member societies are encouraged to translate all or part of the manual into their local language. While the information is believed to be accurate, IFIC and the authors cannot accept liability for any actions taken based on this material.
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