Why Project PROTect?
Hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic resistance are urgent problems — children are especially vulnerable. By partnering directly with parents and caregivers, Project PROTect builds practical, family-centered steps that reduce infection risk and protect kids while they receive care.
Our Mission
Our Vision
More About Project PROTect
by the numbers
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1 in 31
On any given day, about 1 in 31 hospitalized patients has a health care–associated infection
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2.8m
People in the U.S. infected annually with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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35,000
Annual U.S. deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections
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20%
Percent of hospitalized children who receive antibiotics experience adverse events
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4%
Percent of children in hospitals who develop an infection
"My daughter was a patient at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and suffered a life-threatening health care-associated bloodstream infection. Now, I am thrilled to be able to volunteer my time by participating in the Herculean efforts of the infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship teams to protect all children at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.”
Stefanie; patient mom, Pediatric Advisory Council member and Project PROTect advocate
How You Can Help
If you’re a parent or caregiver with a child in the hospital
- Ask about free vaccines
- Practice good hand hygiene
- Consider postponing visits if you’re unwell or wear a mask
If you’re a staff member or volunteer
- Share our messages with families
- Support interventions that make safe visiting easy
If you want to partner with Project PROTect
- Contact our team to learn about volunteer opportunities, education sessions, or program collaboration