APIC honors its 2017 Heroes of Infection Prevention

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announced seven recipients of the Heroes of Infection Prevention Award, which honors infection preventionists who have successfully helped to reduce infection, raise awareness, and improve the health and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and the public.

APIC honors Florida infection prevention expert with its highest award

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announced that Stephen Streed, MS, CIC, FAPIC, system director of epidemiology/infection prevention at Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida, will receive the prestigious Carole DeMille Achievement Award for his innovative contributions and commitment to education in infection control.

VHA initiative significantly reduces MRSA in Veterans living centers

APIC 2017 Film Festival winner highlights hand hygiene as infection prevention tool