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.

Slide Show: 2012 Perioperative Nurses Week Salute

In celebration of Perioperative Nurses Week, Nov. 5-11, 2012, we present the perspectives of perioperative nurses who share why they love their profession. ...More
November 1, 2012
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Demonstrate ROI to Make an Effective Business Case for Infection Prevention

Long seen as a cost center by healthcare administrators, infection prevention programs have taken a beating when hospital budgets are cut. Infection preventionists are fighting back by making the business case for their programs to fend off additional cost-cutting as well ...More
November 1, 2012
Posted in Articles, Policies and Practice
Kimberly-Clark Announces Educational Symposium to Address Practical Strategies for HAI Prevention

As part of an ongoing commitment to deliver high-quality clinical education, Kimberly-Clark announces “Managing the Spectrum: Infection Prevention for Acute & Ambulatory Settings,” to be held Nov. 8-9, 2012. The seminar will be held at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter ...More
October 31, 2012
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Certification is Key to Preventing Infections

Each year, millions of patients contract infections in hospitals and other healthcare settings, creating a tremendous burden on healthcare systems and public health in general. According to the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC), ...More
October 9, 2012
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Join the IIPW Movement, Oct 14-20, 2012

Creating an infection prevention movement and encouraging broad-scale engagement are the themes of International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2012, which takes place Oct. 14-20, 2012. Spearheaded by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ...More
September 19, 2012
Posted in News, Policies and Practice
Apply or Nominate an IP for the 2013 Heroes in Infection Prevention Award

Every year, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) recognizes the achievements of infection preventionist heroes on the frontline with the Heroes of Infection Prevention Award. Heroes and their programs represent some of the best ...More
September 19, 2012
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SGNA Offers Webinar on Putting Reprocessing, Infection Control Standards Into Practice

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. (SGNA) will host a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. CT that will present valuable information on the SGNA Standards of Infection Control in Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes (2012). The ...More
September 12, 2012
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization, Policies and Practice
Loyola University Chicago School of Nursing Gets Grant to Prepare Leaders in Infection Prevention

Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) recently received $279,571 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advanced Education Nursing Program. This is the third year of funding from HRSA, which supports the ...More
August 24, 2012
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APIC Offers Course on Infection Prevention for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) will offer the course, Infection Prevention for Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Oct. 25-26, 2012 in Indianapolis. The course teaches staff and administrators the critical information needed to meet ...More
August 21, 2012
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Going Above and Beyond: Improving Internal Customer Satisfaction

There is no question that the work done by central service (CS) departments in healthcare organizations across the country has a direct impact on the health and safety of patients. The technicians in CS departments are charged with properly sterilizing instruments used in ...More
August 13, 2012
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization