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! SAVE THE DATE
Febraury
1, 2012 :: Registration Now Open!
March 8-9, 2012 / Conference:
Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care
Brochure/agenda
here APIC and APIC Chicago invite you to a content rich
conference focused on infection prevention in long-term care. Learn from nationally
renowned presenters who will share practical, actionable guidance to help you
navigate the unique challenges of infection prevention in the long-term care setting.
A number of states-including Illinois-now require that every skilled nursing facility
has a trained, dedicated infection preventionist. This conference will provide
the core training that you need to be compliant with regulations, as well as provide
you with lessons learned from people who have "been there, done that."
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Hilton
Lisle/Naperville, Lisle, Chicago
Conference Room rate: $99 (use promo code
CAPI) Conference Registration: You may register immediately and online
through our secure PayPal server in the above section. If you prefer to register
by mail, you may download
the form. Mailed registrations complete with payment must be received no later
than February 23, 2012.
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
May
2011 - The Joint Commission Adds New NPSG for 2012: NPSG.07.07.01, catheter-associated
urinary tract infection (CAUTI) for the hospital and critical access hospital
accreditation programs “Implement evidence-based practices to prevent indwelling
catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). (This goal is not applicable
to pediatric populations).
Read
more on the Joint Commission website
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)
Read
more here
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!
Read
more here
March 1, 2011 :: Read
the CDC
press release and Vital
Signs Fact Sheet on HAIs – CLABSI reduction progress
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