|Articles|August 13, 2012

APIC Creates Vision for the Future of Infection Preventionists' Competencies, Contributions to Quality Improvement

It's undeniable that the role and responsibilities of today's infection preventionist (IP) bear little resemblance to the infection control practitioner of the past. While the core tenets of infection prevention and control carry over as the foundation of the profession, the expectations for the position itself have evolved such that a new framework is needed to help professionals respond to these demands.


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