What Does ACIP Do?
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The purpose of ACIP is to facilitate coordination in injury prevention activities within Atlantic Canada in the following areas:
- Policy Development & Advocacy
- Surveillance
- Program Development, Evaluation & Resources
- Research
- Awareness & Education
The ultimate goal is to reduce the burden of injury in Atlantic Canada. To achieve these goals, ACIP does the following:
1. Operates a listserv through SMARTRISK and networking site via the Health Promotion Clearinghouse Network.
2. Provides learning opportunities via an online library and a teleconference learning series.
3. Represents Atlantic Canadian injury prevention and control professionals on the following committees and boards:
o Atlantic Summer Institute for Healthy and Safe Communities
o Canadian Collaborating Centres for Injury Prevention and Control
o Injury Prevention and Control Task Group