The “WAVE” campaign is designed to help family members and caregivers educate themselves about healthcare-associated infections and the steps they can take to protect their loved ones.
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WAVE stands for the following:
- “W” — Wash hands
- “A” — Ask questions
- “V” — Vaccinate
- “E” — Ensure safety
The campaign provides several free, downloadable tools — a wallet card, brochure and two posters — organizations can use to support their infection prevention efforts. To learn more about and downloaded these tools, click here.
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