News
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WHO releases surgical site infection guidelines
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Social media proves effective as a tool for antimicrobial stewardship
Spotlight
What's new at APIC
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APIC 2017 Call for Abstracts: Six weeks left
Get publlished! APIC 2017 Call for Abstracts closes in six weeks
APIC 2017is an opportunity to present your research at the premier infection prevention event of the year, hosting more than 4,000 healthcare professionals from around the world. The is open through December 15, 2016.
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Heroes Implementation Research Scholar Award Program--apply by November 21
The Heroes Implementation Research Scholar Award supports research that advances infection prevention through implementation science. Two awards of up to $40,000 each will be granted for a project period from January 1, 2017 to March 30, 2018.
The primary goals of this scholarship program are to...
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New “Do’s and Don’ts” of gloves flier
APIC added another flier to it's "Do's and Don'ts" infographic series with its latest: Do's and Don'ts for wearing gloves in healthcare settings. There are many types of gloves used in healthcare settings. APIC has developed this flier to help healthcare providers learn the proper ways and uses for this personal protective equipment. We encourage you to download these free fliers and share them with your healthcare facilities. Download this infographic. -
International Infection Prevention Week
This year International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is October 16–22, and the theme is “Break the Chain of Infection.” APIC wants spread the message about how the public and healthcare professionals can help “Break the Chain of Infection” in healthcare settings and in the community. Learn more!- Register for the free webinar at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 18, with the CDC featuring Dr. Benjamin Parks with an introduction from APIC President-Elect Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC.
Publications
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Prevention Strategist—Fall 2016
9/23/2016
Cover story: Break the chain of infection
Highlights:
- What IPs need to know about Candida auris, mcr-1, and Legionella
- Sepsis and antimicrobial stewardship
- A new definition of "contagious"
- Engaging others in infection prevention
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American Journal of Infection Control—November 2016
10/31/2016
Highlights:
- Health care worker hand contamination at critical moments in outpatient care settings
- Effectiveness of a multimodal hand hygiene improvement strategy in the emergency department
- Predictors of Clostridium difficile infection–related mortality among older adults
- Encouraging employees to speak up to prevent infections: Opportunities to leverage quality improvement and care management processes
- Social media as a tool for antimicrobial stewardship
- Making infection prevention education interactive can enhance knowledge and improve outcomes: Results from the Targeted Infection Prevention (TIP) Study
Public Policy Updates
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11/2/2016
CDC adds FAQ to heater-cooler webpage
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11/1/2016
New CMS resource for implementing emergency preparedness rule
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10/31/2016
AHRQ publishes guide to promote antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes
