Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

ABOUT APIC The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading professional association for infection preventionists (IPs) with more than 15,000 members. Our mission is to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control. Most APIC members are nurses, physicians, public health professionals, epidemiologists, microbiologists, or medical technologists who: - Collect, analyze, and interpret health data in order to track infection trends, plan appropriate interventions, measure success, and report relevant data to public health agencies. - Establish scientifically based infection prevention practices and collaborate with the healthcare team to assure implementation. - Work to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in healthcare facilities by isolating sources of infections and limiting their transmission. - Educate healthcare personnel and the public about infectious diseases and how to limit their spread. - Many IPs are employed within healthcare institutions and also serve as educators, researchers, consultants, and clinical scientists. The majority of APIC members are affiliated with acute care settings. An increasing number practice in ambulatory and outpatient services where they direct programs that protect patients and personnel from HAIs. Members are also involved in long-term care, home health, and other practice settings where infection prevention and control is an increasing area of responsibility for nurses and other healthcare personnel.