Infection Control Today Magazine

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.

Nominate a Colleague for APIC's Carole DeMille Achievement Award

Each year, APIC awards its top honor, the Carole DeMille Achievement Award, to a deserving candidate who embodies the ideals and contributions of Carole DeMille. DeMille was a pioneer in the development of the role of the infection prevention and control professional and ...More
December 5, 2011
Posted in News, Policies and Practice
Awards to Recognize Best Practices in Reducing and Eliminating HAIs

Teams of critical care professionals and healthcare institutions with a record of reducing or eliminating healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are encouraged to submit their best practices to a national awards program. Now in its second year, the annual awards program ...More
November 18, 2011
Posted in News, Policies and Practice
SHEA is Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) announces that it will award up to 16 scholarships to investigators in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention. The Jonathan Freeman Scholarship is open to outstanding infectious disease fellows who ...More
October 31, 2011
Posted in News
National Journal and APIC Host Policy Summit on Infection Prevention Best Practices

Today, in honor of International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), National Journal LIVE and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) are hosting "Spreading Success: Encouraging Best Practices in Infection Prevention." Keynote speaker, ...More
October 19, 2011
Posted in News, Policies and Practice
ASP Launches Innovative Resources and Programs to Support Healthcare Professionals

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), in conjunction with the 25th annual International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), announces the launch of several new online resources and a campaign to honor healthcare professionals nationwide. IIPW, which is taking place Oct. ...More
October 17, 2011
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
Medline Offers Free Online Courses on Aseptic Techniques

As flu season starts to send more patients to hospitals, preventing the spread of further infection is top of mind for healthcare professionals around the country. To help reduce the spread of infection by sharing important information and training, Medline Industries, Inc. ...More
October 17, 2011
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene
Certification is Key in 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 13, 2011
Posted in News, Policies and Practice
Kimberly-Clark Announces Second Annual Awards Program to Recognize HAI Prevention Efforts

Kimberly-Clark Health Care announces that submissions are now being accepted for the 2011 HAI WATCHDOG Awards. The program, now in its second year, aims to recognize the efforts of dedicated healthcare professionals working to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) ...More
October 7, 2011
Posted in News
Celebrate IIPW With ICTalk

ICT and ICTalk celebrate International Infection Prevention Week. ...More
October 4, 2011
Posted in Blog, Policies and Practice
APIC Provides Free Endoscopy Webinar for ASCA Members

More than two years after Medicare's revised Conditions for Coverage (CfC) for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) went into effect, some endoscopy ASCs still have questions about the best ways to comply with the new infection control standards. Join the Association for ...More
September 21, 2011
Posted in News