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11/06/2012
APIC election results
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announced its newly elected 2013 officers, directors, and new members of the Nominating and Awards Committee.
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10/31/2012
Disinfection and Sterilization resources
With greater attention being placed on the role of the environment in infection prevention, there is a greater focus on sterile processing and its impact on patient safety. APIC offers disinfection and sterilization resources to help you ensure that your facility is in compliance with guidelines and regulatory standards for sterile processing. Register for the Disinfection and Sterilization online course for step-by-step training and implementation methods. For an in-depth discussion on best practices and success stories by William Rutala, PhD, MPH, CIC, view the "Best" Practices for Surface Disinfection webinar on demand. Review authoritative positions to guide your practice on the topics of reprocessing surgical instruments and immediate-use steam sterilization and learn from five on-demand webinars.
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10/05/2012
A patient-centered approach to preventing CAUTI explained in Prevention Strategist
APIC has released four open access articles from the fall 2012 issue of Prevention Strategist: “Preventing CAUTI: A patient-centered approach,” “Top seven for the seven days of International Infection Prevention Week,” "The new NHSN Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Measure: What you need to know," and “A new perspective.” Access these articles and see the full table of contents for the fall issue.
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09/26/2012
APIC 2013 Call for Abstracts
Bring exposure to you and your facility and position yourself as a leader in the profession by presenting your research at APIC 2013. The official call for abstract submissions for the next annual conference is now open. Help educate your peers by sharing your knowledge. Submit your original abstract for consideration. For full details on how to submit, and key hints and tips for a successful submission, go to the APIC 2013 Annual Conference website.
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09/24/2012
IIPW webinars on board certification and hand hygiene
As part of International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2012, APIC and partner organizations are offering webinars to educate healthcare professionals on how they can collaborate to ensure patient safety. This year’s webinars focus on board certification (October 16) and hand hygiene efficiency and behavioral strategies (October 18).
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09/11/2012
IP Competency Model, certification, and you
Two new videos highlight the importance of certification and the value of the IP Competency Model. Watch a short video that explains the model, and another video that details the importance of board certification.
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09/11/2012
Savings on infection prevention essentials
Save 10% on Ready Reference for Microbes and/or The Infection Preventionist’s Guide to the Lab during the month of September. Ready Reference for Microbes, 3rd edition describes clinically important bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and agents of bioterrorism in a condensed reference format. The Infection Preventionist's Guide to the Lab is a quick reference for the many diagnostic tests most frequently used by infection preventionists.
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09/10/2012
APIC election deadline October 22
APIC elections will close on October 22. Elections are open for candidates running for office on the 2013 APIC Board of Directors and the Nominating and Awards Committee. Your participation in annual elections is very important. APIC leaders represent you and your colleagues at every board meeting, to external partners, and through the decisions they make that affect your organization and your profession. You will see from the 2013 slate of candidates that the Nominating and Awards Committee selected from a broad range of APIC member demographics – including professional experience, practice settings, new skills and expertise.
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08/08/2012
New APIC e-mail alert system helps IPs stay informed on the latest public policy news
APIC has launched a new tool to proactively inform members about current public policy actions related to infection prevention. Now, instead of having to check back on the APIC website for the latest public policy developments, members who sign up for our Action E-List will be alerted via e-mail when new content is added to the news section of our public policy page.
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08/03/2012
APIC’s IP Competency Model explained in Prevention Strategist
APIC has released two open access articles from the summer 2012 issue of Prevention Strategist: “Moving the profession forward: APIC’s new IP Competency Model helps infection preventionists design a plan for professional development” and “Infection prevention + antimicrobial stewardship = synergy.” Access these articles and see the full table of contents for the summer issue.
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08/01/2012
APIC’s IP Competency Model webinar
Presenters Denise Murphy, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC; Russ Olmsted, MPH, CIC; Terrie Lee, RN, MS, MPH, CIC; and Marilyn Hanchett, RN, MA, CPHQ, CIC introduce the new IP Competency Model in A Long Winding Road: Meeting Current Challenges, Preparing for Future Demands. This webinar discusses the development process and design, basis in evidence, current use, and future issues.
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07/13/2012
New online course - Continuing the Care: Infection Prevention in the Long-Term Care Setting
New regulations in healthcare have resulted in greater emphasis on infection prevention in the long-term care (LTC) setting. APIC now provides a course with emphasis on basic infection prevention practices specific to the LTC setting, the unique challenges that long-term care facilities are faced with, and infection prevention resources specific to LTC. This course consists of six modules related to content areas specific to LTC settings, and knowledge checks throughout each module. Register today.
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06/26/2012
Deadline for Partnership in Prevention Award extended to August 17
APIC and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) are partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the 2012 Partnership in Prevention Award. Nominations will be accepted through August 17, 2012. Learn more and submit your nomination.
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06/26/2012
APIC introduces infection prevention competency model
To meet the demands of the rapidly expanding field of infection prevention, and equip professionals for the challenges of the future, APIC introduced their first model for infection preventionist (IP) competency. The model outlines the skills needed to advance the infection prevention field and was created to help direct the IP’s professional development at all career stages. Access the white paper in AJIC and the Summer 2012 issue of Prevention Strategist for additional information.
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06/20/2012
APIC 2013 call for presentations due July 30
The Annual Conference Committee invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the APIC 2013 Annual Conference, June 8-10 in Ft. Lauderdale. All applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. PST Tuesday, July 30. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review by the 2013 Annual Conference Committee. Submit your proposal today.
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06/11/2012
APIC members, research, and initiatives featured in two Wall Street Journal articles
The collaborative infection prevention efforts of Kathy Roye-Horn, RN, CIC, director of Infection Prevention, and Marita Nash, MBA, CHESP, director of Environmental Services and Linen – both of Hunterdon Medical
Center in Flemington, NJ – were featured in the Wall Street Journal’s “Informed Patient” column on Tuesday, June 5. A separate article, also on June 5, covered new research presented at the Annual Conference, as well as highlights of the APIC Film Festival. -
06/06/2012
APIC announces Heroes Implementation Research Scholar Award program
APIC today announced the formation of the Heroes Implementation Research Scholar Award program to identify success strategies most likely to benefit other infection prevention programs. The deadline for project proposals is September 30, 2012.
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06/04/2012
10-year-old Florida twins’ hip-hop, hand-washing routine wins second annual APIC Film Festival
Ten-year-old twin brothers Jerry and Josie Herman, rapping about proper hand hygiene, won first place in the second annual Film Festival during the APIC 2012 Annual Conference. “Scrub-a-Dub Dub” was written and produced by the Creative Services Department at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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05/30/2012
California physician executive wins APIC’s Healthcare Administrator Award
Anthony Chavis, MD, MMM, vice president of Medical Affairs at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, Ca., has been named the recipient of the third annual Healthcare Administrator Award. The award, which will be presented at the APIC 2012 Annual Conference, June 4-6 in San Antonio, is given annually to a member of a healthcare facility’s executive team who has made infection prevention and control a top priority throughout the facility.
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05/24/2012
APIC honors its infection prevention heroes
APIC today announced 12 recipients of the Heroes of Infection Prevention Award to infection preventionists who have successfully reduced infection, raised awareness, and improved the health and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and the public.
