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05/23/2012
Six APIC chapters receive IIPW Grants
To help celebrate International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), October 14-20, 2012, APIC has chosen six chapters to receive $2,500 IIPW Chapter Grants.
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05/07/2012
May 2012 webinars brought to you by Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients
Don’t miss two webinars brought to you by the Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients project. On May 17, Phillip Carling, MD will present “Measuring Clean: Audit Tools and Practices,” and on May 24, Marilyn Hanchett RN, MA, CPHQ, CIC will offer “Practical Tips for Understanding Research.”
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05/02/2012
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.
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04/24/2012
HHS, APIC, SHEA announce Partnership in Prevention Award
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.
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03/20/2012
Apply for leadership positions within APIC and CBIC
The APIC Nominating and Awards Committee (NAC) has opened the call for applications for APIC elected office, NAC, and candidates for the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) Board of Directors for terms beginning January 2013. The deadline for submitting candidate applications is May 2, 2012.
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03/19/2012
APIC, SHEA issue position paper on role of infection preventionists and healthcare epidemiologists in antimicrobial stewardship
Infection preventionists and healthcare epidemiologists play key roles in promoting effective antimicrobial stewardship in collaboration with other health professionals, according to a joint position paper published today by APIC and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) in their respective peer-review journals, the American Journal of Infection Control and Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
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02/07/2012
APIC supports consumer HAI campaign launched by HHS
In acknowledgement of the significant role consumers can play in avoiding infections during a healthcare stay, APIC is pleased to support a new campaign launched by the Office of Healthcare Quality and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services designed to encourage family members and caregivers to educate themselves about HAIs.
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02/03/2012
APIC issues call for Heroes of Infection Prevention
Twelve infection preventionists who have improved the health and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and the public will be honored as Heroes of Infection Prevention by APIC.
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02/01/2012
APIC announces 2012 Elaine Larson Lectureship Award recipient
William Rutala, MS, MPH, PhD, CIC, is the 2012 recipient of the Elaine Larson Lectureship Award. Presented annually, the award honors the individual best able to present a lecture on the state of the science of infection prevention or healthcare epidemiology.
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01/19/2012
APIC launches renovated website
APIC today announced the complete redesign and launch of its main website, www.apic.org. The new website offers numerous enhancements to help visitors obtain up-to-date information on infection prevention and control.
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01/13/2012
APIC announces 2012 leadership and election results
APIC is pleased to announce its 2012 officers, Board of Directors, and new members of the Nominating and Awards committee.
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12/07/2011
APIC: Flu vaccines should be mandatory for healthcare personnel
APIC urges the public to get vaccinated against the flu and supports mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel.
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11/14/2011
APIC collaborates with the CDC to improve antibiotic use during "Get Smart about Antibiotics Week"
APIC is supporting an effort to promote proper antibiotic use to prevent future drug-resistant strains of bacteria.
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10/04/2011
International Infection Prevention Week marks 25th anniversary
Infection preventionists, policy makers, patient safety advocates, healthcare professionals, administrators, and consumers will join APIC, in collaboration with its global partners, in commemorating International Infection Prevention Week, October 16-22.
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09/29/2011
Joint statement by leading healthcare professional organizations on FDA clearance of pediatric face mask
Until now, no pediatric face mask had been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration for efficacy in preventing droplet spread, the chief way influenza is transmitted.
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09/27/2011
Education campaign launched to enhance patient care
APIC and AHE partner on “Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients” initiative
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06/27/2011
APIC announces infection prevention film festival winners
Compelling videos promote safe practices in hospitals to protect patients.
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06/23/2011
APIC launches new consumer awareness campaign to prevent healthcare infections and medical errors
"Infection Prevention and You" provides print material outlining information to help guide important conversations patients should hold with their healthcare team to prevent infection.
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06/23/2011
Joint ASHE, APIC, and SHEA response to electronic faucet technology
Recent conflicting study results have illuminated the need for further assessment to determine when it is appropriate to use sensor-regulated faucets in healthcare facilities.
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05/31/2011
Film festival to debut at APIC Annual Conference in Baltimore
Nearly 40 original infection prevention videos will be previewed during the meeting.
