CHICA-CANADA

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CHICA-CANADA (COMMUNITY AND HOSPITAL INFECTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION-CANADA) is a multidisciplinary, professional organization for those engaged in the prevention and control of infections. CHICA was incorporated under the Canadian Corporation Act in 1976 and is a registered non-profit organization. CHICA has over 1225 members. Click here to view our Membership Map.

CHICA-CANADA provides communication and education for those involved in infection control activities. Its goal is to prevent infections and as a result improve patient care and staff health in hospitals, other health care facilities, and the community by:


initiating and coordinating effective communication and cooperation among all disciplines united by infection control activities
supporting and/or developing effective and rational infection control practices
standardizing infection control practices
promoting research in areas related to infection control
promoting and facilitating infection control education for both infection control practitioners and other personnel working in hospitals, nursing homes and related institutions.