APIC Accepting Submissions for 2013 Film Festival
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is now accepting submissions for its third annual APIC Film Festival. The winning submission will receive a complementary registration to APIC 2013 to see their video played in front of a live audience in Ft. Lauderdale, June 8-10, 2013.
Get inspiration from the featured APIC 2012 Film Festival videos that used music, drama, dance, humor, and animation to promote adherence to infection prevention best practices.
Read the contest rules and guidelines and get started by visiting the Film Festival web page. The deadline to submit a video is 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
Show, Tell, Teach: Elevating EVS Training Through Cognitive Science and Performance Coaching
April 25th 2025Training EVS workers for hygiene excellence demands more than manuals—it requires active engagement, motor skills coaching, and teach-back techniques to reduce HAIs and improve patient outcomes.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
Phage Therapy’s Future: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance With Precision Viruses
April 24th 2025Bacteriophage therapy presents a promising alternative to antibiotics, especially as antimicrobial resistance continues to increase. Dr. Ran Nir-Paz discusses its potential, challenges, and future applications in this technology.
