Association For Professionals In Infection Control And Epidemiology (APIC)

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There’s a lot to talk about this month, so let’s start with a tip of the hat to all those hard-working individuals out there during the 2006 Infection Prevention Week, Oct. 16-22, 2006. International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is an annual event that shines the ...More
November 7, 2006
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OCTOBER 2006 12 Building Financial Skills for Perioperative ManagersNashville www.aorn.org 16-22 Infection Prevention Week 2006 www.apic.org NOVEMBER 2006 7-9 EPI 101 courseSponsored by APIC Westin Atlanta North, Atlanta www.apic.org 12-18 Perioperative Nurse Week 2006 ...More
November 7, 2006
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SEPTEMBER 2006 15-16 AORN Informatics ConferenceDenver www.aorn.org 23-26 American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP) annual meetingMohegan Sun, Conn.www.ashcsp.org 24-28 American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) annual ...More
November 7, 2006
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1-31 National Immunization Awareness Month Sponsored by the National Partnership for Immunization (703) 836-6110 www.partnersforimmunization.org 8-10 EPI 101 courseSponsored by APIC Westin O’Hare, Rosemont, Ill.www.apic.org 13-16 Association for Healthcare Resource and ...More
November 7, 2006
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APIC Research Foundation Awards Two Student Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Two public health students have been named recipients of grants awarded by the APIC Research Foundation’s Student Grant Program. Rolando Gonzalez, BS, MS a student at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health received an award for the research ...More
November 6, 2006
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APIC Members Elect 2007 Leadership

Two veteran infection prevention and control professionals (ICPs) have been elected to top APIC leadership positions. In addition, APIC members elected five directors and three nominating and awards committee members. Janet Frain, RN, CIC, CPHQ, CPHRM, is APIC's new ...More
November 1, 2006
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International Infection Prevention Week is Commemorated Across the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thousands of infection prevention and control professionals throughout the world will participate in week-long activities commemorating International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) being held October 16-22, 2006, highlighting their daily dedication to ...More
October 11, 2006
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International Infection Prevention Week is Oct. 16-22, 2006

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), being held Oct. 16-22, 2006, is an annual event that shines the spotlight on educating healthcare workers, healthcare administrators, legislators, and consumers about the importance of reducing the risk of infections. Held the ...More
October 10, 2006
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APIC to Conduct National MRSA Prevalence Study

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announces a detailed strategy to combat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The initiative includes the launch of a national survey on this increasingly prevalent and virulent ...More
August 15, 2006
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As Seen at APIC 2006

As Seen at APIC 2006 Professional Disposables International Professional Disposables International, the healthcare division of Nice-Pak Products, Inc., offers Chlorascrub™, a new and effective chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) product. Chlorascrub is designed to be easy to use, ...More
June 30, 2006
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