Introduction to the Champions of Infection Prevention (CHIP) "Train-the-Trainer" Model
From Michelle Doll
This course is part of our Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention and Control Series as well as our Champions of Healthcare Infection Prevention Series. See below for links to other modules!
Course Overview
The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center’s intermediate module, Introduction to the Champions of Healthcare Infection Prevention (CHIP) "Train-the-Trainer" Model, introduces the CHIP framework and its role in outbreak response and staff accountability. Participants will learn how to mentor peers, promote adherence to prevention strategies, and use real-world scenarios to evaluate IPC implementation. This course equips learners to launch or expand CHIP initiatives at their own institutions. This module is the first in a series for implementing a CHIP program.
Target Audience
Target audience for this course are healthcare professionals who are or will be directly involved in infection prevention activities in their facilities. These are infection prevention professionals who have participated in and gained considerable knowledge through specialized infection and control training and who have minimal to moderate practice or fieldwork experience with infection prevention and control concepts.
Audience examples include advanced beginner to proficient infection preventionists and HAI/AR/IPC staff, novice to proficient healthcare or public health epidemiologists, and antimicrobial stewardship program pharmacists.
Overall Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of a CHIP within their institution
- Discuss how to implement principles of the CHIP program
- Describe the CHIPs responsibility to adhere to evidenced-based prevention strategies and the execution of these strategies within their own institution
- Describe the learner’s responsibility to monitor infection prevention and control practices of those medical and ancillary personnel and intervene as necessary to assure compliance and safety
Continuing Education Credit
Continuing education (CE) credit is available for this course until 9/25/2026. To claim credit, please watch this video in its entirety, then visit the VCU Continuing Medical Education activity page to obtain your credit.
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VIPTC’s Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention and Control
The Intermediate Course in Infection Prevention & Control is designed for those leading infection prevention efforts for their organizations and will focus on implementation science, epidemiologic methods for surveillance and basic biostatistical data analysis, interpretation of the literature for evidence-based practice, and leadership training.
Modules:
- Introduction to the Champions of Infection Prevention (CHIP) “Train-the-Trainer” Model
- Overview of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
- Hand Hygiene Monitoring
- Outbreak Investigations
- Cleaning & Disinfection
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Isolation Precautions
- High-Level Disinfection & Sterilization
- Using Data to Drive Action
- Deploying a Champions of Healthcare Infection Prevention (CHIP) Program
- Environment of Care: Implementing and Monitoring an EOC Plan
- Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention Programs: Harnessing the Synergy
- Prevention of Multidrug Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
- Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
- Prevention of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs)
- Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)
VIPTC’s Champions of Healthcare in Infection Prevention Series
VIPTC has created the following series of videos to help you build or strengthen your CHIP program in your facility. Also included in the Intermediate and Advanced Courses in Infection Prevention & Control, these modules together give specific focus to building and maintaining a CHIP program. Topics include the foundations of building a CHIP program, how to implement a CHIP program in your facility and possible challenges, and how to sustain and adapt your CHIP program over time. To view the other modules, please see the links below.
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