Business Wire : reported that Symposium on Hospital Air Quality to Be Given at Portland Infection Prevention Meeting

This symposium will help Infection preventionists develop a deeper understanding of the role of air quality in the prevention of hospital acquired infections, the current standards of care for hospital air quality and possible pathways for reduction of risk. The educational symposium is sponsored by Aerobiotix, Inc., a global leader in air quality improvement strategies and systems for the healthcare industry. PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Concurrently with the 2017 annual conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC), an educational satellite symposium entitled "Contaminated Air and Hospital Acquired Infection: The Mycobacterium Chimaera Wake-up Call" will be offered. Studies suggest that contaminated air may play a greater role in hospital acquired infections than previously recognized. The educational symposium will discuss the risk of environmental transmission of bacteria in hospitals.

APIC Honors Florida Infection Prevention Expert With Its Highest Award

APIC Honors Florida Infection Prevention Expert With Its Highest AwardThe Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) announces that Stephen Streed, MS, CIC, FAPIC, system director of epidemiology/infection prevention at Lee Health in Fort Myers, Fla, will receive the prestigious Carole DeMille Achievement Award for his innovative contributions and commitment to education in infection control. He was among the first group of IPs to become certified in infection prevention and control (IPC) in 1983. A nationally recognized expert on HAI surveillance, Streed has promoted the use of computers to improve the efficiency of infection prevention data collection since the early 1980s. At the community level he mentors high school and college students to enlighten them on public health careers and share his passion for infection prevention. "We are honored to recognize Steve with this award," said Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC, 2017 APIC president.

Infection Prevention and Control Program Management Gets Boost from New Guidelines

The business case for infection control should incorporate all the various components of the institutional infection control program." The role of effective business plans and cost justifications will continue to grow in importance for infection control programs. Core components for effective infection prevention and control programs: new WHO evidence-based recommendations. Apart from traditional infection control activities, programs and infection preventionists often have responsibilities related to antimicrobial stewardship programs, patient safety, employee health, and emergency preparedness. (2016) point out, "It is important to make an honest assessment of the infection control situation at your institution.


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