EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS! The Proficient Practitioner Bridge is a self-assessment for the developmental path of the Infection Preventionist.
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Nearly 722,000 healthcare-associated infections (HAI) occur in U.S. hospitals each year, and some 75,000 patients die as a result. Such infections are highly preventable, particularly through the adoption and implementation of evidence-based methods for reducing patient infection at the point of care. In cases where hospitals fall short of their goals for improving infection prevention, their failures are often rooted in a low rate of staff adherence to the new prevention... Details
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Fundamental Statistics & Epidemiology in Infection Prevention provides information for infection preventionists (IPs) about statistics and epidemiology, including measurements, methodology, and formulas, along with helpful examples and other resources. This book is especially helpful for novice and intermediate IPs. A section on research-related issues helps IPs understand how to interpret and apply research results to statistics and epidemiology in a healthcare setting. ... Details
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The Compensation Survey was conducted as part of a larger research initiative, The MegaSurvey. The information contained in this report represents complete and accurate compensation data on individuals working in the profession of infection control and epidemiology. The report is designed to allow organizations and individuals to compare their compensation levels to their peers.
The compensation data have been aggregated in the following groupings so organizations... Details
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Get all three reports from the APIC Megasurvey for one reduced price. This three report bundle includes:
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The 2017 Organizational Structure Report is an important resource provided by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Organizational structure of infection prevention and control (IPC) programs comprised one of the four main domains that made up a larger research initiative, the APIC MegaSurvey, conducted in 2015. The information contained in this report represents complete and accurate data on individuals working in the IPC... Details
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This study was conducted for APIC by Industry Insights, Inc., an independent professional survey research firm located in Dublin, Ohio. The company specializes in conducting industry... Details
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The 2017 Practices and Competencies Report is an important resource provided by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Infection preventionist (IP) Practices and Competencies comprised one of the four main domains that made up a larger research initiative, The APIC MegaSurvey, conducted in 2015. The information contained in this report represents complete and accurate data on individuals working in the infection prevention and... Details
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This online dashboard tool allows you to generate custom reports using data from the APIC Megasurvey's Compensation Report.
Sort filters include:
- All Respondents
- Practice Setting
- (CIC®) Certification Status
- Highest Educational Degree Earned
- Age... Details
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Forms & Checklists for Infection Prevention, Volume 2 provides a new collection of infection prevention sample policies for a range of departments and patient care settings, plus additional tools, forms, checklists, and resources in other major areas. The book is organized into five sections: patient care policies, department policies, occupational health, construction and renovation, and long-term care.
The book includes additional links to background materials in... Details
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Forms & Checklists for Infection Prevention, Volume 2 provides a new collection of infection prevention sample policies for a range of departments and patient care settings, plus additional tools, forms, checklists, and resources in other major areas. The book is organized into five sections: patient care policies, department policies, occupational health, construction and renovation, and long-term care.
The book includes additional links to background materials in... Details
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Forms & Checklists for Infection Prevention, Volume 2 provides a new collection of infection prevention sample policies for a range of departments and patient care settings, plus additional tools, forms, checklists, and resources in other major areas. The book is organized into five sections: patient care policies, department policies, occupational health, construction and renovation, and long-term care.
The book includes additional links to background materials in... Details
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This updated best-seller, co-published by Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), addresses infection prevention and control in all types of health care settings. The book discusses and clarifies Joint Commission requirements for infection prevention and control and offers a wealth of tools for organizations to assess and improve their infection prevention and control activities. Edited by infection... Details
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This updated best-seller, co-published by Joint Commission Resources (JCR) and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), addresses infection prevention and control in all types of health care settings. The book discusses and clarifies Joint Commission requirements for infection prevention and control and offers a wealth of tools for organizations to assess and improve their infection prevention and control activities. Edited by infection... Details
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The Certification Study Guide, 6th edition mirrors the CBIC® 2015 Examination Content Outline effective July 1, 2015.
Certification Study Guide, 6th edition was created by APIC to assist candidates preparing for the Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®) exam. This fully revised edition reviews the eight content areas identified by the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC®) practice analysis.... Details
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Available for the first time in digital format!
The Certification Study Guide, 6th edition mirrors the CBIC® 2015 Examination Content Outline effective July 1, 2015.
Certification Study Guide, 6th edition was created by APIC to assist candidates preparing for the Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®) exam. This fully revised edition reviews the eight content areas identified by the Certification Board... Details
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Sale! This guide provides the necessary, evidence-based strategies to help infection preventionists in minimizing the risk of mediastinitis following cardiac surgery procedures.
Coverage includes:
- Risk factors
- Program interventions
- Mediastinitis prevention recommendations
- Cardiac surgery surveillance methodology
- Process improvement opportunities
Note: A PDF copy of this... Details
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Sale! This guide provides comprehensive, evidence-based strategies for eliminating MRSA across the entire spectrum of long-term care facilities.
Coverage includes:
- Risk assessment
- Surveillance cultures
- Management of MRSA-positive residents
- Standard/contact precautions
- Environmental and equipment cleaning and disinfection
- Antimicrobial management and stewardship in long-term... Details
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Sale! This guide provides an overview of infection prevention best practices for emergency medical services (EMS) system responders. Includes:
- The role of infection prevention in patient and EMS system responder safety
- Infection prevention standards, regulations, and best practices applicable to EMS setting
- Overview of epidemiology and pathogenesis of communicable diseases in EMS setting
- Instruction,... Details
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Quick reference covering the need-to-know diagnostic tests for IPs. Information is presented in easy-to-use descriptions, summaries, and tables.
Features include:
- Review of specific lab tests such as cultures, Gram stains, serologic tests, urinalysis, fluid analysis, and more
- Overview of microbiology disciplines including mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and... Details
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This digital resource is a quick reference for the many diagnostic tests most frequently used by infection preventionsists (IPs). Information is presented in a wide variety of easy-to-use descriptions, summaries, and tables. This book is useful to IPs at any career stage (novice, proficient, advanced).
Features include:
- Review of specific lab tests such... Details
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New! Freshly updated, this handy reference describes clinically important bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and agents of bioterrorism. Easy-to-read tables in a flip-through spiral format make it quick and simple to find the answers you're looking for.
The 4th edition includes critical new coverage on the Zika virus, Candida auris, and other emerging pathogens, along with updated appendices on MRSA, C. diff, seasonal influenza, and... Details
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New! Freshly updated, this handy reference describes clinically important bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and agents of bioterrorism. Easy-to-read tables in a flip-through format make it quick and simple to find the answers you're looking for.
The 4th edition includes critical new coverage on the Zika virus, Candida auris, and other emerging pathogens, along with updated appendices on MRSA, C diff., seasonal influenza, and... Details
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Sale! Now $20 off regular list price! New edition coming Fall 2018.
With specific patient populations, regulations and facility structures, long-term care facilities require specialized infection prevention and control. The Infection Preventionist's Guide to Long-Term Care addresses the unique needs of long-term care facilities and provides the necessary tools to implement appropriate policies, methods and procedures. The... Details
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Forms & Checklists for Infection Prevention, Volume 1 is a convenient collection of infection prevention tools for key operations, process, and reporting activities.
Assembled from a wide range of resources, the book is organized into six
sections: IP programs, IP education, surveillance, precautions, performance
improvement, and environment of care.
Content includes:
- Orientation tools and position descriptions
- Data collection ... Details
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Form & Checklists for Infection Prevention, Volume 1 is a convenient collection of infection prevention tools for key operations, process, and reporting activities.
Assembled from a wide range of resources, the book is organized into six
sections: IP programs, IP education, surveillance, precautions, performance
improvement, and environment of care.
Content includes:
- Orientation tools and position descriptions
- Data collection... Details
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Forms & Checklists for Infection Prevention, Volume 1 is a convenient collection of infection prevention tools for key operations, process, and reporting activities.
Assembled from a wide range of resources, the book is organized into six
sections: IP programs, IP education, surveillance, precautions, performance
improvement, and environment of care.
Content includes:
- Orientation tools and position descriptions
- Data collection ... Details
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The Infection Prevention Manual for Construction & Renovation provides critical resources for the infection preventionist who is developing a comprehensive infection control program during construction.
Highlights include:
- Policies and procedures, resources, models, examples, and educational material for all patient populations
- Covers topic areas such as Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) policies, water and mold issues, and dust... Details
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Sale!* Last chance to buy the APIC Text, 4th edition. Don’t wait—supplies are limited!
The APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology, 4th edition is the most comprehensive reference for infection preventionists, covering everything from programmatic elements to best practices to prevention measures for specific patient populations and practice settings. The three volumes include regulations, guidelines, research, technology, and ... Details
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