Support implementation of core componentS

Tasks and actions to support Member States and Associated Countries in the implementation of IPC core components at national and local level in healthcare facilities:

IPC tools

To provide a comprehensive European overview, a mapping of IPC tools was conducted, identifying 25 unique resources from 16 countries and outlining their effectiveness and unmet needs.
 blueprint for the INSIGHT Digital Platform

The blueprint for the INSIGHT Digital Platform

A dedicated EU hub for uploading IPCAF self-assessments, aggregating data, and enabling peer-to-peer exchanges, was finalized in early 2025. The first detailed design proposal is currently in preparation, incorporating feedback from project partners.

Pilot Proyect

Pilot projects

A repository of pilot projects was established in June 2025 and currently hosts 10 country-led initiatives. This repository serves as a platform for partners to share practical approaches and best practices for IPC implementation.
Individual meeting

Individual meetings

To ensure targeted progress, individual meetings are being conducted with all participating countries to provide tailored support for their specific implementation plans, projects, and tasks.
Meeting

Meeting

“Implementation of IPC in Human Sector”. Face-to-face meeting in Barcelona, December 2024.

A meeting for all partners engaged in human IPC activities. Key stakeholders and collaborators represented were: WHO, ECDC and EUCIC. The workshop contributed to a common understanding of the EU-JAMRAI 2 IPC tasks and included workshops on IPC training, IPC tools, a structured approach to perform pilot projects and adaptation of blood culture indication to the EU context. Networking and getting to know each other were an essential part of the meeting, which also included presentations from countries on how to implement IPC. See the agenda.

Quarterly webinars

To address specific scientific topics in infection prevention and control has been launched:
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EUCIC webinar on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis

December 5th, 2025

EUCIC – EU-JAMRAI2 webinar, Matching surveillance targets with IPC implementation

September 5th, 2025

EUCIC EU-JAMRAI-2 – Controlling Outbreaks in Healthcare: The Role of Environmental Hygiene

June 6th, 2025

EUCIC EU JAMRAI Webinar on VAP diagnosis and prevention

March 7th, 2025