APIC News, Summer 2006
Volume 25, Issue 2
Print Issue (released 05/18/06)

In This Issue:

Features

• Strategies for Containing "Maddening MRSA" and Other MDROs
  As the battle against MRSA continues, we need to keep in mind Florence Nightingale's caution against a one-size-fits-all approach.
  
• MRSA Situation in Europe: A Recent
  MRSA is leaving its imprint on the countries and people of Europe--but this is a fairly recent occurrence.
   
• C. Difficile: New, But Not Improved
  Infection prevention and control professionals have dealt with C. difficile for years; recent developments demand a new approach.
  
• Pay For Performance: A Blessing or A Curse?
  P4P is about to descend upon the world of infection prevention and control.
  
• Paying Now Could Mean Saving Lives Later
  The economics of infection prevention and its impact on infection prevention and control professionals.

EPI 200s: Moving Further Along the Education Continuum
APIC unveils the 200 series of it well-received new EPI education series.

Global Perspectives from the International Steering Committee
APIC will play an active role at the 7th Congress of the International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC).

The Research Foundation Awards Grant to Study HAIs
A six-month, $100,000 grant is awarded to the Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC).

PLUS:
Capitol Comments
Executive Director's Message