Healthcare Administrator Award

The Healthcare Administrator Award recipient receives a commemorative plaque and $1,000 in APIC products and services.  The recipient also receives complimentary registration, up to two hotel nights, and a travel stipend for airfare and ground transportation (up to $1,000) to APIC’s Annual Conference (in their award year).

During APIC’s Annual Conference, the recipient receives a three-minute speaking opportunity at a General Session and recognition throughout the event.  (Recognition details are subject to change.)

• Qualifying administrators or executives who meet the Award Criteria are eligible to receive the award once in a lifetime.
• Members of APIC’s Award Committee are not eligible for nomination during their term of service.
• Members of APIC’s Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination during their term of service.
• Members of APIC’s Board of Directors can provide a reference letter for a nominee.

The award is presented no more than annually and may not be presented every year.

The candidate must be a member of the healthcare organization’s executive team in a patient care setting who has demonstrated significant and sustained support of the organization’s infection prevention and control team (e.g., Provides resources (financial, human, products) to teams that are addressing HAI issues; Communicates clear expectations and goals; Removes barriers; Advocates for IP initiatives; Creates environment of accountability). The results of this ongoing support include evidence documenting the following three areas:

1. 1. Processes by which leadership made infection prevention an organizational priority, including revamping the reporting structure, supporting the elevation of the IP position or IP leader within the reporting structure.
   2. Substantial support of the infection prevention program through the provision of resources to achieve organizational goals to target zero (or eliminate) healthcare associated infections.
   3. Organization-wide reduction in one or more healthcare associated infections with (at least) two years of continuous improvement.

The nomination for this award includes:

• Online application
• Nominee’s current curriculum vitae
• Nomination letter* describing why the nominee should be considered for this prestigious award
• Two reference letters* from persons who work with the candidate in promoting the organization’s infection prevention and control agenda.

*The nomination letter and reference letters must include a description of the leadership strategies implemented to achieve HAI reduction. Examples include: provide resources, communicate expectations, remove barriers, advocate for IP initiatives, create environment of accountability.  Provide original goal and specific examples including data from the last three years reflecting two years of continuous improvement.

*Either the nomination or at least one reference letter must be submitted by the facility’s infection preventionist.

You are encouraged to provide a thorough response that fully addresses the award criteria. In total, three letters are required.