APIC Extends Submission Deadline for Film Festival Entries

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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announces that due to overwhelming interest in the APIC Film Festival, the submission deadline has been extended to Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 to give individuals more time to complete their videos. Share your videos that promote best practices in infection prevention and control. Any video telling a story about infection prevention is eligible, so infection preventionists are encouraged to submit a video today. To review the eligibility and submission guidelines, visit: http://www.apic.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Education/APIC2011/2011_Film_Festival_FAQs.pdf

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