Association For Professionals In Infection Control And Epidemiology (APIC)

New York ICP Recognized as "Hero" by APIC

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, an infection prevention and control professional at Rochester GeneralHospital in Rochester, N.Y., was named one of the 2006 “Heroes of Infection Prevention” by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and ...More
March 13, 2006
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Former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson to Address Global Health Diplomacy at APIC’s Annual Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson will address the topic of global health diplomacy in Tampa, Fla. this June at the 33rd annual Educational Conference and International Meeting of the Association for Professionals in Infection ...More
March 13, 2006
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APIC, IDSA, SHEA Develop Model Legislation on Public Reporting of Healthcare-Associated Infections

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), released model legislation to assist patient safety ...More
January 23, 2006
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The paper Chase

The paper Chase A Busy ICP's Top Agenda Items for 2006 By Kelly M. Pyrek An increasingly complex healthcare agenda, including tighter fiscal budgets, evolving technological advancements, and higher patient acuity, is further complicating a challenging to-do list for ...More
January 1, 2006
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2006 Calendar Recognizes Unsung APIC Members Who are Making a Difference in Infection Prevention

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Tyco Healthcare/Kendall have joined forces this year to produce the 2006 “Heroes of Infection Prevention” calendar to recognize APIC members who are contributing ...More
December 26, 2005
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APIC Redesigns and Updates Education Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is redesigning its educational programs to better respond to the growing roles and responsibilities within the infection prevention and control profession. Over the next ...More
December 12, 2005
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APIC Board Endorses Mandatory Flu Vaccination for Healthcare Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Recognizing the dramatic effect healthcare worker immunization has on reducing influenza outbreaks and associated complications, the board of directors of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) voted to endorse ...More
November 15, 2005
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APIC Applauds President’s Strategy on Pandemic Flu Threat, Urges Administration to Address Additional Key Elements

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following statement was made by Kathy L. Warye, executive director of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC): “APIC commends President Bush and the administration for their commitment to addressing the threat ...More
November 2, 2005
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APIC Pledges $25,000 Toward Infections-Reporting Template

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Reaffirming its commitment to fight healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has pledged $25,000 toward an infections reporting template that can serve as a national standard. ...More
November 1, 2005
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APIC Elects New Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has elected seven new officers to its board of directors, including a president-elect and secretary. Denise M. Murphy, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC, has been elected to the position of ...More
October 18, 2005
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