Professional Development

Infection preventionists from all areas of the healthcare institution need regular, ongoing instruction relating to their professional development so that they can be effective instructors to healthcare providers on the principles and practices of infection prevention and control. Training-the- trainer educational opportunities take the form of courses, Webinars and virtual conferences.

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Leadership Can Be the Differentiator in HAI Prevention

In a new study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, researchers in Michigan led by Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, found that leadership plays a critical role in hospital infection prevention and control programs. Through a three-phase study of invited hospitals ...More
5 days ago
Posted in News, Business/Program Ops, Professional Development, Research & Studies
APIC Offers Course in Infection Prevention for ASCs

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) will hold the conference, Infection Prevention for Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Sept. 10-11 at the Baltimore Waterfront Marriott in Baltimore. This comprehensive infection prevention training ...More
1 week ago
Posted in News, Professional Development, Business/Program Ops
Poster Details High-Risk Areas for Hospital Superbugs

EMLab P&K, a testing laboratory, in collaboration with strategic alliance partner Philders Group International Inc., a consulting firm for infectious diseases, announces it has created a professionally designed infection control poster, “Infection Control Risk ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in News, Professional Development
Celebrating Our Educators

Think back to when you were in school -- is there a teacher that stands out in your memory? Almost everyone seems to have fond memories of individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary talent and devotion to instruction, whether it's from kindergarten or from college. ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in Blog, Professional Development
SHEA, IDSA Present Course on Antimicrobial Stewardship

The course, "Implementing Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: A Workshop on Development, Maintenance and Measuring Success," will be offered as a pre-meeting workshop to the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) on Oct. 20, 2010, from 8 a.m. to ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in News, Surveillance & Epidemiology, Professional Development, Antimicrobials & Vaccinations
Premier Offers Webcast on New CMS Reporting Requirements

Premier healthcare alliance will host a Webcast, "Using the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) to Meet the New CMS Reporting Requirement," on Aug. 25 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. The event is part of Premier's Advisor Live™ audioconference series, and there is no ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in News, Professional Development
Plan Now for CS Week 2010 to Celebrate Your CSSD

The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) reminds sterile processing professionals and infection preventionists that Oct. 10-16, 2010, has been designated at National Healthcare CS & Sterile Processing Week, so mark your ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in News, Professional Development, Disinfection & Sterilization
IAHCSMM Offers New Video to Promote CSSDs

Before a surgeon can make that initial incision, a team of skilled central sterile supply department (CSSD) professionals has worked diligently to ensure that each and every instrument is properly decontaminated, sterilized, well-functioning, and available when needed, ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization, Professional Development
Expert Asks, Can HAI-Related Interventions Be 'Right-Sized?'

A one-size-fits-all approach may not work for infection prevention and control efforts, says Kathryn B. Kirkland, MD, from the Section of Infectious Disease and International Health at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. In a commentary in the August issue ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in News, Professional Development, Business/Program Ops
One Month Left to Submit Entry for 3M's Innovation Award YouTube Contest

Infection preventionists have one month left to submit a short original video or written (PDF format) entry demonstrating how they have transformed patient care and helped reduce the incidence of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) for the 3M "Innovation Award YouTube™ ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in News, Professional Development, Business/Program Ops

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