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Highlights from #APIC2019
Relive the excitement from APIC’s 46th Annual Conference — or see what you missed (and plan to join us next year)! We’ve put together a highlight video that captures some of the great moments from Philadelphia. Watch it now and then pre-register for APIC 2020.
AN IP’s Guide to Twitter
Have you been wanting to brush up on your social media skills before you arrive in Philadelphia for Annual Conference? Well now’s your chance. APIC’s Communications Committee Chair, Angela Vassallo provides a Twitter 101 and outlines the top ways social media can benefit IPs in this 2015 Prevention Strategist article. For more tips and tricks, don’t miss “Getting — and Staying — Social at #APIC2019” on Wednesday, June 12 in the APIC Live area of the Exhibit Hall in Philadelphia.
New IP recruitment video: Infection Preventionists Save Lives
APIC recently introduced a new recruitment video that can be used by anyone to introduce students, interns, staff, and administrators to the infection preventionist role.
We encourage you to share this in your organization and community and to let us know how you are using it to raise awareness about the role of the IP.
The video is available on our YouTube channel and also by clicking the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rPk9XhA700
A special thanks to the University of Maryland Medical Center IPC team for their invaluable assistance in the production and filming of this video!
Hoffmann takes the helm at APIC
Karen Hoffmann, RN, MS, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC, an infection preventionist (IP) with three decades of experience in the field will serve as the 2019 president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Hoffmann discussed some of the current issues and challenges facing IPs in the following interview with Hospital Infection Control & Prevention.
Hospital leadership is vital for IPC
Cynthia Barnard, PhD, MBA, MSJS, 2018 recipient of the APIC Healthcare Administrator Award and vice president of quality at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Chicago, wrote a guest column for AHA Today on the importance of leadership support for infection prevention and control programs. This initiative is part of APIC’s strategy to reach the C-suite with messages about the importance of infection preventionists and the value they provide to healthcare organizations. Read Dr. Barnard’s article.
Hospital leadership is vital for IPC
Cynthia Barnard, PhD, MBA, MSJS, 2018 recipient of the APIC Healthcare Administrator Award and vice president of quality at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Chicago, wrote a guest column for AHA Today on the importance of leadership support for infection prevention and control programs. This initiative is part of APIC’s strategy to reach the C-suite with messages about the importance of infection preventionists and the value they provide to healthcare organizations. Read Dr. Barnard’s article.
Esteemed editor of APIC’s scientific journal to retire
Elaine Larson, PhD, RN, CIC, FAAN, FAPIC, will retire as editor of the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) effective December 31, 2019. Larson has served as editor of APIC’s peer-review journal since 1995.
Upcoming Spring IPC Education
APIC’s EPI® Intensive training course covers fundamental IPC practices for healthcare professionals. Learn evidence-based best practices to develop an effective IPC program at your facility. Specialized training is available through APIC’s ASC Intensive for those who work in an ambulatory surgery care practice setting.
Happy New Year and thank you to APIC members!
During this season of gratitude, we wanted to take a moment to thank APIC members for their dedication and commitment to preventing infections and making healthcare safer. Read a letter from APIC 2018 President Janet Haas and APIC CEO Katrina Crist with highlights of 2018 and a preview of 2019.
Information on Acute Flaccid Myelitis
You might have heard recently in the news about a polio-like illness that is cropping up across the United States. This illness is called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). To date, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 219 reports of possible cases with 80 cases of AFM confirmed.