APIC Chicago is a local Chapter of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC). APIC is a multi-disciplinary voluntary international organization with over 10,000 members. The purpose of the organization is to influence, support and improve the quality of healthcare through the practice and management of infection control and the application of epidemiology in all healthcare settings.

APIC Chicago has approximately 200 members. Educational meetings are held at least four times per year with an all day conference held in the fall. The annual business meeting is held the first Wednesday in December. Visit the meetings tab to find out more about local, regional and national educational meetings.

If you would like to learn more about the organization, contact any member of the APIC Chicago Board of Directors or visit the membership section tab.

What's New!

July 12th or 13th or 18th Save the date(s) :: ICE C. difficile workshops (Illinois Campaign to Eliminate C. difficile) "Learn more about the how of implementing successful strategies to prevent C. diff at a full-day workshop in your region"
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Online access to the March 8-9, 2012 conference "Continuing the Care: Infection Prevention in the Long-term Care Setting" are now accessible free of charge to all healthcare professionals in Illinois as part of a grant provided by the IDPH Division of Patient Safety and Quality.
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Friday, April 20, 2012 :: Loyola University Chicago, School of Nursing presentation open to Chicago APIC members, “Executive Perspective: Investing in Infection Prevention and Control” Denise Murphy
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April 2012 :: Scholarship Information - Diversey is offering scholarships to attend the 2012 National APIC Meeting.
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May 11 :: Annual One Day Seminar Chicago APIC to be held in Downer's Grove (Aramark).
Please go to the Meetings page for more information (agenda, registration, paypal instructions)

March 29 2012 :: free webinar “Breakthrough Technologies in Vascular Access” Marcia Ryder, Registration code: TEL-047. (1 CEU) Read more here

March 13 and March 16, ICE Webinar: Towards Reducing Clostridium difficile Infections in Illinois: a Collaborative Effort
(register by March 12th to receive handouts)
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March 8th and 9th 2012: Continuing the Care- Infection Prevention in the Longterm Care Setting, Hilton Lisle/Naperville in Lisle, IL: Registration is now closed.

We had a record number of registrations such that we are now at capacity for the conference venue. There is no wait list and this conference will not be repeated in 2012.

IL Vascular Access Network Special Invite to Chicago APIC members: Educational & Member Meeting
Saturday, March 10, 2012
9am – 12 noon
Advocate Condell Medical Center
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There are scholarships available to Illinois residents who attend the March 8-9 Conference on Long Term Care. Please complete the application form found here

January 6, 2012 :: Proposed amendments to the Illinois Hospital Licensing Requirement with updates to Subpart O (which contains the Sections on obstetric and neonatal care, and obstetric departments) were recently published for public review and comment. Comment period extends to 2/20/12. IPs may wish to review and comment for proposals pertinent to infection prevention/control (starting at page 32 in pdf document). http://www.idph.state.il.us/rulesregs/2012_Rules/77_IAC_250_1-6.pdf

Deadline May 17, 2011: APIC MEMBERS YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED - Submit your comments to The Joint Commission on the proposed requirements "Influenza Vaccination of Staff and Licensed Independent Practitioners for the following Program(s): Ambulatory Health Care, Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, Behavioral Health Care, Laboratory Services, Long Term Care, Office-Based Surgery, Home Care, Long Term Care (Medicare/Medicaid)
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MAY 13, 2011 :: Annual Chicago APIC all day educational event "Old Friends, New Trends" (Spring 2011) Note the Early Bird Registration for APIC Chicago Members until April 25th - $25.00!
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March 1, 2011 :: Read the CDC press release and Vital Signs Fact Sheet on HAIs CLABSI reduction progress