European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC)

The European Committee on Infection Control (EUCIC) aims to strengthen Infection Control (IC) and preventive measures in Europe to reduce the burden of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This is achieved through a network offering resources and know-how and through the organisation of training programmes and support structures. It is governed by a Steering Committee (SC), three Boards (Advisory, Stakeholders, and Education), thematic Working Groups, and National Committees (NC) working to guide EUCIC forward.

Mission:
HAIs are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Over the last decade, the rate of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has steadily increased among common HAI pathogens creating severe invasive infections. To address this issue, EUCIC was founded of tackle HAIs across Europe through the creation of a gold standard for IC. This is achieved through the main goals of the committee:

• To harmonise IC and preventive measures in all European countries and to reduce morbidity and mortality related to HAIs
• Develop new educational tools, specific guidelines and expert opinions with ‘real life’ applicability
• Coordinate research through dedicated networking