Most of us are familiar with the Batman Symbol used when
Gotham is in trouble, and now many of you are getting acquainted with the
OUTFOX Symbol used to align infection control efforts in clinics, hospitals,
schools and other facilities. This analogy of Batman and infection
control may be silly, but there are some great truths that can be
realized. For, the more that symbols are visible and used, the more
effective they become. The attached picture is the mural created on the
wall at the home of OUTFOX Prevention (creating it was quite fun!).
The similarities between Batman and OUTFOX? Gotham is always in trouble of being run over by criminals, hoodlums and other enemies. Clinics, hospitals, schools, food services and other organizations are constantly being infiltrated by viruses, diseases and all types of 
-Aligning the efforts of
EVERY employee in your organization (from CEO to line employee) -Implementing effective
training -Constantly reminding
(health signs, hygiene posters, CE, memo taglines, etc.) staff -Tying in great incentives
for compliance and results -Providing adequate
supplies (PPE, convenient soap and sanitizer locations, etc.) -Ensuring effective
equipment in place (air and water filters, detection, UV lighting tools,
etc.)
Beating the bad guys (germs) is important and can only be accomplished by increasing your compliance results and standards. Issues with outbreaks or claims almost always stem from an action or series of actions that are not in line with effective infection control. Many organizations have weak infection control goals, skin-deep hygiene promotional campaigns, skeptical employees, inadequate supplies and no rewards/consequences (to name a few).
Increasing the organization’s standards helps keep clients/patients healthy, employees from getting sick, reduces negligent claims and saves money. Our risk management and insurance background has given us countless amounts of evidence showing that non-compliance can lead to some serious results.
Prevention may be your skill set, but to be a true Infection Preventionist (or a similar type role in your organization) you need to be more than that. In general terms, you need to be a PR professional, marketer, organizational developer, statistician and leader. How can you manage to do this effectively in your organization?
Raise the OUTFOX Symbol 
Raise the FOX Symbol today and your organization can start OUTFOXing illness and disease! | Product Quick Links: OUTFOX Mindset Items: The OUTFOX Lesson The Declaration OUTFOX Pledge Stickers and Magnets Posters Signs T-Shirts, Bracelets, Hats, Ties, Mugs, Etc. Digital FOX Symbol Individual Products: |
Fight Infection with Vigor to Avoid Illness and Disease
posted Mar 5, 2012, 12:01 PM by Todd Fox [ updated Sep 24, 2016, 8:09 AM ]When the infections build up who are you going to call?
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