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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 05/07/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)New AI Series
Despite of WHO multimodal strategies, global, regional, national, local, and societal initiatives in place, yet there are invisible, hidden gaps and ingrained behaviours without accepting and realising the overestimation and confidence.
0 CE/1 IPU
Is Gamified Simulation-Based Mobile (SiM) learning challenging the behavioural change?
Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 1 pm ET
Anbuselvi Danapalan, PhD (c), MSN, RN, RM, FHEA, CIC
Research evidences determined that HH compliance remains suboptimal around the world, with an average of 59.6% compliance levels in intensive care units up to 2018, and extreme differences between High and Low-income countries (64.5% vs 9.1%). Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in HICs and 15 patients in LMICs will acquire at least one health care-associated infection during their hospital stay (World Health Organisation 2024). Despite of WHO multimodal strategies, global, regional, national, local, and societal initiatives in place, yet there are invisible, hidden gaps and ingrained behaviours without accepting and realising the overestimation and confidence. This evidence depicts the demand for creating innovative digital training with the gamification concept. New “INNO IPAC” HH Game for HCWs developed based on the heutagogy approach with creative simulation-based gamified concepts to achieve the intended objective of improving the hand hygiene compliance rate and analysing the learner’s experience. This game was developed by incorporating experiential, transformative, problem-based learning experiences, real-time reminders and feedback, assuring user-friendly, voluntary active engagement and participation, achieving long-term memory and effective HH practice performance. This tool was validated by 25 experts in infection control, medicine, nursing, allied health, IT from UK, USA, Singapore, India, New Zealand, and Qatar. This tool is available in the Play Store and App Store.
Learning Objectives:
1. Objective Demonstrate the ‘INNO IPAC’ (innovative infection prevention and control HH) Game play to all delegates (15 mins)
Presenting how this INNO IPAC game has been developed and validated
Benefits of the INNO IPAC gameplay Demonstrate the app and navigation of the gameplay from the login page until the performance score board analysis
2. Objective Play the gamified HH app online live to experience the live impact of gamified digital learning on hand hygiene compliance and change their behaviour in real practice (30 mins)
All delegates are invited to scan the QR code to download the game and log in
Navigate the gameplay Play the game levels (Level 1, 2, and 3) ofa nurse or a doctor or an allied healthcare worker
Winners will be announced and encouraged with some prizes
3. Objective Explore the user's experience on engagement and motivation level to achieve improved HH compliance virtually and real setting? (45 and 60 mins)
Presenting the effectiveness of the INNO IPAC game app on HH compliance at the workplace
Delegates sharing their live experience of online game play.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please click HERE.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/05/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)New AI Series
This session will highlight how our Infection Prevention team successfully integrated advanced AI & digital tools - including VA GPT (Generative AI Assistant), Microsoft 365 Copilot (AI- first productivity assistant), Theradoc, and Qualaris – to drive measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and outcomes within a Veterans Health Administration facility.
0 CE/ 1 IPU
Enhancing Infection Prevention Through AI: Leveraging VA GPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, TheraDoc, and Qualaris to Improve Quality and Outcomes for Veterans
Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 1 pm ET
Trica A Lewis, MSN, RN, CIC, Jessica Mather, BSN, RN, and Daniel A. DeYoung, MSN, RN
This session will highlight how our Infection Prevention team successfully integrated advanced AI & digital tools - including VA GPT (Generative AI Assistant), Microsoft 365 Copilot (AI- first productivity assistant), Theradoc, and Qualaris – to drive measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and outcomes within a Veterans Health Administration facility. Despite operating within the constraints of an outdated electronic health record (EHR), our team leveraged AI to enhance stakeholder collaboration, streamline the SOP review process, improve the aesthetic of our data and surveillance reports, and identify and calculate potential cost savings associated with HAI prevention. Attendees will gain practical, real-world examples of how these tools can be incorporated into daily IP workflows to support leadership decision making and operational success.
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1.Describe practical ways to incorporate AI tools into daily Infection Prevention workflows to improve efficiency and time management.
2.Differentiate between AI tools and understand how effective prompting and keyword utilization impact the quality of AI-generated responses.
3.Identify resources and strategies to increase confidence and adoption of AI tools for weekly IP tasks, data interpretation, and stakeholder engagement.
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Contains 2 Product(s) 2 new product(s) added recentlyNew AI Series
This series will provide tools for how IPs can become critical coaches in the deployment of these technologies within their organizations as the technology continues to emerge.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal force across most industries, transforming the way we live, work, and solve complex problems. It is revolutionizing infection prevention and control (IPC) as well as healthcare, ushering in a new era of efficiency, accuracy, and proactive management. AI is quickly gaining traction as machine learning is being applied to more efficiently address tasks that have required significant human intervention in the past. With the increases in technology, we are now seeing technology approaching or exceeding in some cases a human’s ability to do the same tasks. Yet, what sets AI apart is its capacity to learn and evolve continuously. AI possesses the capability to sift through vast data sets, decipher complex data, anticipate needs, recognize patterns, and make insightful predictions. The integration of AI into IPC reflects a commitment to improving patient outcomes, optimizing healthcare processes, and addressing ethical considerations in the application of AI technologies.
This series will provide tools for how IPs can become critical coaches in the deployment of these technologies within their organizations as the technology continues to emerge. There are 2 standard webinars included in this series and 1 IP Insight Panel. APIC will also be hosting an AI Summit in October 2026.
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0 CE/ 1 IPU
Enhancing Infection Prevention Through AI: Leveraging VA GPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, TheraDoc, and Qualaris to Improve Quality and Outcomes for Veterans
Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 1 pm ET
Trica A Lewis, MSN, RN, CIC, Jessica Mather, BSN, RN, and Daniel A. DeYoung, MSN, RN
This session will highlight how our Infection Prevention team successfully integrated advanced AI & digital tools - including VA GPT (Generative AI Assistant), Microsoft 365 Copilot (AI- first productivity assistant), Theradoc, and Qualaris – to drive measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and outcomes within a Veterans Health Administration facility. Despite operating within the constraints of an outdated electronic health record (EHR), our team leveraged AI to enhance stakeholder collaboration, streamline the SOP review process, improve the aesthetic of our data and surveillance reports, and identify and calculate potential cost savings associated with HAI prevention. Attendees will gain practical, real-world examples of how these tools can be incorporated into daily IP workflows to support leadership decision making and operational success.
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1.Describe practical ways to incorporate AI tools into daily Infection Prevention workflows to improve efficiency and time management. 2.Differentiate between AI tools and understand how effective prompting and keyword utilization impact the quality of AI-generated responses. 3.Identify resources and strategies to increase confidence and adoption of AI tools for weekly IP tasks, data interpretation, and stakeholder engagement.
0 CE/1 IPU
Is Gamified Simulation-Based Mobile (SiM) learning challenging the behavioural change?
Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 1 pm ET
Anbuselvi Danapalan, PhD (c), MSN, RN, RM, FHEA, CIC
Research evidences determined that HH compliance remains suboptimal around the world, with an average of 59.6% compliance levels in intensive care units up to 2018, and extreme differences between High and Low-income countries (64.5% vs 9.1%). Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in HICs and 15 patients in LMICs will acquire at least one health care-associated infection during their hospital stay (World Health Organisation 2024). Despite of WHO multimodal strategies, global, regional, national, local, and societal initiatives in place, yet there are invisible, hidden gaps and ingrained behaviours without accepting and realising the overestimation and confidence. This evidence depicts the demand for creating innovative digital training with the gamification concept. New “INNO IPAC” HH Game for HCWs developed based on the heutagogy approach with creative simulation-based gamified concepts to achieve the intended objective of improving the hand hygiene compliance rate and analysing the learner’s experience. This game was developed by incorporating experiential, transformative, problem-based learning experiences, real-time reminders and feedback, assuring user-friendly, voluntary active engagement and participation, achieving long-term memory and effective HH practice performance. This tool was validated by 25 experts in infection control, medicine, nursing, allied health, IT from UK, USA, Singapore, India, New Zealand, and Qatar. This tool is available in the Play Store and App Store.
Learning Objectives: 1. Objective Demonstrate the ‘INNO IPAC’ (innovative infection prevention and control HH) Game play to all delegates (15 mins) Presenting how this INNO IPAC game has been developed and validated Benefits of the INNO IPAC gameplay Demonstrate the app and navigation of the gameplay from the login page until the performance score board analysis 2. Objective Play the gamified HH app online live to experience the live impact of gamified digital learning on hand hygiene compliance and change their behaviour in real practice (30 mins) All delegates are invited to scan the QR code to download the game and log in Navigate the gameplay Play the game levels (Level 1, 2, and 3) ofa nurse or a doctor or an allied healthcare worker Winners will be announced and encouraged with some prizes 3. Objective Explore the user's experience on engagement and motivation level to achieve improved HH compliance virtually and real setting? (45 and 60 mins) Presenting the effectiveness of the INNO IPAC game app on HH compliance at the workplace Delegates sharing their live experience of online game play.
0 CE/1 IPU
IP INSIGHT PANEL: CASE STUDIES
*PLEASE NOTE: LIVE ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS WEBINAR AS THERE WILL NOT BE A RECORDED/ON DEMAND VERSION OF THIS WEBINAR.
From Concept to Containment: How AI Brought Dinosaurs and Magic to Infection Prevention Education
Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 1 pm ET
Jess Fargher
Discover how an Infection Preventionist uses AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Canva, and Adobe Firefly to create imaginative, copyright-safe educational content. This session highlights a real-world case study featuring a dinosaur-themed infection prevention video and a fantasy-inspired training module. Explore the potential of AI in crafting scripts, enhancing visual content, and increasing engagement. By streamlining workflows, AI enables the production of customized educational materials that leave a lasting impression and foster compelling learning experiences.
Learning Objectives 1. Describe how AI tools can be used to design and deliver creative, theme-based infection prevention education while avoiding copyright concerns. 2. Identify strategies to integrate AI into content development processes, including scripting, visual creation, study tools, and video production, to enhance learner engagement and promote sustainable education practices.
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Drowning in Rounds data as your survey window approaches? AI to the rescue!
Jonathan Schouest
This presentation will detail a use case and case study for AI tools in IPC which involves utilizing AI to analyze, categorize and prioritize large regulatory rounds datasets for operational as well as strategic use by IPC in identifying risks, closing practice gaps and prioritizing action in preparation for survey by regulatory bodies.
Learning Objectives:
1. Assess the impact of AI-driven data analysis on identifying risks, practice gaps, and prioritizing actions to improve survey readiness in IPC programs. (Blooms Taxonomy Cognitive level: Evaluate)
2. Implement basic prompt engineering skills to design effective AI prompts and other input language for this type of data analysis. (Blooms Taxonomy Cognitive level: Apply)
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 3 infection prevention unit(s).
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/03/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)Virtual Event
This 90-minute virtual session brings together experts from Acute Care, Pediatrics, and Long-Term Care to deliver real-world insights and solutions for outbreak readiness.
1 IPU
APIC IP Insight Panel
Following a sold-out December session, this encore presentation offers infection preventionists timely, practical guidance as healthcare facilities actively manage peak respiratory illness and norovirus activity. Participants will gain setting-specific strategies to respond quickly and effectively to outbreaks across diverse care environments.
This 90-minute virtual workshop brings together experts from Acute Care, Pediatrics, and Long-Term Care to share real-world insights, lessons learned, and actionable approaches to outbreak readiness and response.
Format:
- 45-minute presentation featuring key considerations and outbreak management strategies from each healthcare setting (Acute Care, Pediatrics, Long-Term Care)
- 45-minute interactive experience, including:
- Breakout discussions and scenario-based learning
- Live Q&A and case-based discussion
- Dedicated time with subject matter experts (SMEs) to address participant-specific questions
Participants will leave with actionable tools, communication strategies, and practical protocols to help detect early warning signs, mitigate spread, and protect vulnerable populations during respiratory illness and norovirus season.
Live Attendance Required:
To preserve the interactive, small-group nature of this workshop, no recording or on-demand option will be available. Participants must attend live to fully participate and receive an IPU.Cancellation and Substitution Policy
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be submitted via email to education@apic.org at least 15 calendar days prior to the course start date. Requests received within 14 calendar days of the course start date will incur a $75 administrative fee. Once a participant has activated their learning system or accessed their online education account, the registration is no longer eligible for a refund.
Substitutions
No substitutions are allowed.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please visit the CBIC Website here.
Live Attendance Required:
To preserve the interactive, small-group nature of this workshop, no recording or on-demand option will be available. Please plan to join us live to fully participate and receive CE credit.Cancellation and Substitution Policy
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be sent via email to education@apic.org 15 calendar days prior to the course start date. Any request received within 14 calendar days of the course start date will be charged a $75 administrative fee. Once you have activated your learning system or accessed your online education account, a registration can no longer be refunded.
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Kathy Auten, RN, MSN, CIC
Director, Infection Prevention and Control
Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Kathy Auten, RN, MSN, CIC is Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Children’s Mercy – Kansas City, located in Kansas City, Missouri. Ms. Auten holds a Master of Nursing from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. She has infection prevention experience in rural and community acute care, ambulatory, behavioral health, and academic medical centers in both adult and pediatric populations. Ms. Auten has served APIC at a national level by designing education programs for IPs on construction; surveillance; prevention of infections in the operating room; cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. She completed a quality improvement project with an emphasis on reducing HAIs through leadership rounds and received the 2021 New Investigator Abstract Award from APIC. She has leveraged her experience on the APIC Education Committee to actively participate in developing and refining educational content to guide the development from novice to expert IP and selected as lead for the 2022 Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilization Conference subcommittee. Ms. Auten is currently participating as a subject matter expert for a grant-funded research project which entails developing infection prevention training for Missouri schools and authoring a chapter in the APIC text.
Barbara Smith, RN, BSN, MPA, CIC, FAPIC
Independent Infection Prevention Consultant
BA Smith Consulting, LLC
Barbara A. Smith, RN, BSN, MPA, CIC, FAPIC is the principal of BA Smith Consulting, LLC which provides infection prevention support to ambulatory surgery, endoscopy and dialysis centers in the New York metropolitan area. She has also worked with IPRO, a quality improvement organization, to provide on-site visits to long term care facilities
She was an infection preventionist at the Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West campuses in New York City where she also served as the infection prevention consultant for Mount Sinai International. Ms. Smith has provided infection prevention consultation to the Kuwait Ministry of Health.
As an APIC consultant, Ms. Smith has trained staff at major New York City hospitals on personal protective equipment. Currently she is working with other APIC consultants to update the APIC’s EPI intensive curriculum. She served on the Board of Director for the national Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She is a member of APIC’s Emerging Infectious Disease Task Force and a clinical editor of the APIC Text Online.
A graduate of Hunter College and New York University, she served on the Advisory Board of Medical Reserve Corps of New York City and the American Council for St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo. She served on the clinical advisory board of COVID SMART and Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council.Janet L. Riese, MSN, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP
APIC Faculty/Consultant
Janet Riese worked in the infection control field for over 20 years. She served as the Officer of Infection Control/Prevention at the Mary Lanning Healthcare system for 20+years. Since then, she served as a till in for the current IP/EH programs there, assists with audits and med refills in the clinics at MLH, and is a District Representative for the Nebraska Infection Control Network - District V.Janet is also a consultant for APIC. She is a faculty member also for APIC and has taught the EPI and ASC Intensives, LTC, and IC Basics courses. Janet, also, is a reviewer and editor for courses. She has also participated in writing LTC test questions and revising questions for the CIC study course. Janet also consults with CAH and LTCs in Nebraska. She has provides mentoring to new IPs/EH nurses in Nebraska. -
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 01/26/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
This presentation will explore the unique challenges of creating and implementing an infection prevention and control program in a multispecies, high volume veterinary teaching hospital and the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of human and animal health.
CE:0/IPU:1
Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 1 pm ET
Sabrina Richards, MPH and Bekah Ballou
This presentation will explore the unique challenges of creating and implementing an infection prevention and control program in a multispecies, high volume veterinary teaching hospital and the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of human and animal health.
Learning Objectives:
1.Identify the unique challenges associated with the veterinary patient population
2.Understand the concept of One Health and why it is relevant to IPC
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please visit the CBIC Website here.
Sabrina Richards, MPH
Infection Control Technician
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
Sabrina Richards is the first veterinary infection preventionist at Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She is working to develop the infection prevention and control program in the Foster Small Animal Hospital. She has an MPH in epidemiology with a specialization in infectious disease management. Outside of work, she enjoys climbing, hiking, and hanging out with her two black cats, Clover and Rune.
Bekah Ballou, CVT
certified veterinary technician and Inpatient shift lead
Tufts Foster Hospital for Small Animals
Bekah Ballou, CVT is a certified veterinary technician and Inpatient shift lead at Tufts Foster Hospital for Small Animals, specializing in mentorship and training. She has over a decade of experience including Shelter Medicine, General Practice, and Inpatient/Emergency and Critical Care in an academic setting. Outside of work she's focusing on finishing her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a focus on Wildlife Conservation, enjoying the outdoors, or relaxing with a good book and her cat Una.
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Join us for APIC's Fall 2025 IPC Collaboration Series focusing on Infection Prevention and Control in a non-traditional setting!
Join us for APIC's Fall 2025 IPC Collaboration Series focusing on Infection Prevention and Control in a non-traditional setting! This series provides an opportunity for participants to hear from IPs and various department leaders about best practices and results which can be accomplished when leveraging strong inter-departmental relationships.
See webinars in this series below.
CE:0/IPU:1
Monday, October 27, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Jessica Birkholz BSN, RN, CIC and Valerie Martin BSN, RN, CIC
This presentation highlights how infection prevention and wound care teams partnered through the Clinical Excellence team to improve safety, consistency, and outcomes in home care. Sparked by survey-identified gaps, the teams created standardized procedures and product use, leading to fewer infections, better compliance, and cost savings. The work continues through regular reviews, new hire education, and ongoing quality improvement.
Learning Objectives
1. Explain how collaborative structures like the Clinical Excellence team foster interdisciplinary alignment between infection prevention and wound care to improve safety, compliance, and patient outcomes.
2. Describe how insights from surveys and audits led to the development of standardized procedures and product formularies, resulting in improved compliance and cost savings.
3. Identify strategies for sustaining collaboration and continuous improvement, including the use of PDSA cycles and integration of infection prevention and wound care into new hire education.
CE:0/IPU:1
Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Maddie Mickle, MPH, CIC, LSSGB and Tia Johnson, MSHS, MLS(AMT), CIC, LSSGB
Infection Prevention partnered with Correctional Health to enhance patient care quality through process improvement and standardization within the medical units. This collaboration focused on aligning practices with hospital standards, addressing areas such as supply standardization, sterile instrument transport, risk assessments, and policy development. Monthly rounding sessions were conducted by Infection Prevention alongside Correctional Health leadership to assess the implementation and maintenance of improvements from previous rounds. These sessions facilitated the identification of ongoing challenges and the development of targeted action plans. The introduction of an electronic rounding tool streamlined the process, ensuring accountability and tracking of identified issues. As a result of these concerted efforts, there has been a notable increase in compliance with infection prevention protocols, demonstrating the effectiveness of collaborative initiatives in enhancing care standards.
Learning objectives-
1. Identify key Infection Prevention practices.
2. Evaluate the challenges and strategies involved in aligning infection prevention standards between correctional health facilities and hospital networks, considering unique environmental and operational factors.
3. Demonstrate the impact of collaborative rounding and interdisciplinary education.
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Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 1 pm ET
Sabrina Richards, MPH and Bekah Ballou
This presentation will explore the unique challenges of creating and implementing an infection prevention and control program in a multispecies, high volume veterinary teaching hospital and the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of human and animal health.
Learning Objectives:
1.Identify the unique challenges associated with the veterinary patient population
2.Understand the concept of One Health and why it is relevant to IPC
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 3 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please visit the CBIC Website here.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 01/08/2026
Join CBIC for an upcoming webinar focused on the Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (AL-CIP™)
CE:0/IPU:0
Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 11 am ET
Mayar Al Mohajer, MD MPH MBA AL-CIP FIDSA FSHEA FAPIC FACHE and Erin Wilder, MPH, RN, AL-CIP, CIC, CPHQ, LSSBB
Interested in advancing your career in infection prevention and control? Join CBIC for an upcoming webinar focused on the Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (AL-CIP™). Learn about eligibility, timelines, and portfolio submission expectations from AL-CIP™ credential holders.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 0 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please visit the CBIC Website here.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/09/2025
Join leading experts for this dynamic webinar as we uncover how veterinary and human healthcare professionals can work together to stop transmission.
CE:0/IPU:1
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Aliza Simeone, VMD, DACVPM, Minden L. Buswell, DVM,MPH, DACVPM, and Peggy Douglas, RRT, MPH, CIC
H5N1 isn’t just an animal health issue—it’s a global health challenge. Join leading experts for this dynamic webinar as we uncover how veterinary and human healthcare professionals can work together to stop transmission. Discover practical infection prevention strategies, explore the One Health approach in action, and learn how to protect both patients and animals from this evolving threat. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your IPC toolkit and safeguard health across sectors!
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please visit the CBIC Website here.
Aliza Simeone, VMD, DACVPM
Assistant Professor of Clinical Infectious Disease and Biosecurity, Director of Biosecurity
PennVet New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Aliza Simeone VMD, DACVPM is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Infectious Disease and Biosecurity and the Director of Biosecurity at PennVet New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. In this role she creates and implements infection prevention and control strategies for New Bolton Center and its clients and introduces students to the world of veterinary infectious disease and prevention. She received her BS in Animal Bioscience from the Pennsylvania State University and her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine in 2025. Following her initial experience in private practice large animal ambulatory care, she served as a Veterinary Medical Field Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, providing expertise in regulatory infectious disease prevention and management throughout Pennsylvania for seventeen years.
Minden L. Buswell, DVM,MPH, DACVPM
Zoonotic Disease Preventionist Epidemiologist
Washington State Department of Health
Minden L. Buswell is a Zoonotic Disease Preventionist Epidemiologist at the Washington State Department of Health with expertise in the surveillance, prevention, and control of diseases that spread between animals and humans. With 15 years of experience in veterinary medicine, public health, epidemiology, and animal emergency response she works at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health to implement One Health strategies that reduce the risk of zoonotic disease outbreaks. Her work focuses on strengthening public health preparedness through community engagement, biosecurity protocols, infection prevention and control, intersectoral collaboration, and education. Committed to translating science into action, Minden L. Buswell is passionate about building sustainable systems to protect vulnerable populations from emerging infectious diseases and the growing threat of zoonoses.
Peggy Douglas, MPH, RRT, CIC
Acute Care Hospital Infection Preventionist
Seattle, Washington
Peggy Douglas is an acute care hospital infection preventionist in Seattle, Washington with over 8 years’ experience in hospital epidemiology, infection prevention, and public health HAI epidemiology. In addition to acute care settings, Peggy’s infection preventionist experience includes a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and comprehensive cancer center. Peggy has been a Respiratory Therapist for over 30 years, and her experience spans various healthcare settings, including trauma and burn medicine, cancer care, and adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care. In addition to being a member of APIC’s Emerging Infectious Disease taskforce, she is a mentor on the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) new epidemiologist mentorship program and a previous contributing member of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America’s (SHEA) research committee. Peggy holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Iowa College of Public Health and is certified in infection control.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 12/04/2025
Join us for the SHEA/APIC Presidents’ Webinar, a special event bringing together the leaders of both organizations for an inspiring discussion on the future of infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology.
CE: 0 / IPU: 0
Thursday, December 4, 2025 @ 4 pm ET
David J. Weber, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FSHEA, FRSM, SHEA president, and Carol M. McLay, DrPH, MPH, RN, FAPIC, FSHEA, CIC, APIC president
Join us for the SHEA/APIC Presidents’ Webinar, a special event bringing together the leaders of both organizations for an inspiring discussion on the future of infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology. Hear directly from the SHEA and APIC Presidents as they share their visions, priorities, and opportunities for collaboration in advancing infection prevention and making a positive impact on patient safety. This is your chance to connect with colleagues, stay informed on key initiatives, and be part of the conversation shaping our field. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with two leading voices driving progress in infection prevention!
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing:
- APIC designates this activity for 0 Nursing Contact Hours
Physicians:
- APIC designates this live course activity for a maximum of 0 PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPUs
- APIC designates this activity for 0 infection prevention unit(s).
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Carol McLay, DrPH, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC
CEO
Infection Control International Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dr. McLay is the CEO of Infection Control International and is a consultant in the fields of healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention and control, and public health. Carol received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Ottawa in Canada, an MPH from Emory University, and a DrPH in epidemiology at the University of Kentucky.
Dr. McLay is an instructor at Spalding University where she shares her passion and expertise about epidemiology. She enjoys frequent overseas travel to advance knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles in infection prevention and control practice with international healthcare professionals. In the fall of 2014, she spent 6 weeks in Sierra Leone working with the WHO Ebola Response Team as an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist.
Carol serves as the Lead Nurse Planner with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), where she has responsibility for the management of their continuing education programs.
She currently serves as a member of the External Affairs Committee of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). She is the author of The Infection Prevention Competency Review Guide, 4th edition, and APIC’s Certification Study Guide, 5th and 6th edition.
David J. Weber, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FSHEA, FRSM
professor of medicine, pediatrics and epidemiology, associate chief medical officer of UNC Health Care, and director of regulatory services
North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute
Dr. Weber is a professor of medicine, pediatrics and epidemiology, associate chief medical officer of UNC Health Care, and director of regulatory services for the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute (NC TraCS)
NC TraCS is home to the UNC Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) award). Dr. Weber serves as medical director of hospital epidemiology (infection control) and as director of the UNC Health Care Anti - Infective Stewardship (a broad-based program that includes dedicated ID pharmacists, drug information specialists, pediatric and adult infectious disease specialists, and molecular microbiologists).
Dr. Weber is also board certified in internal medicine, infectious disease, critical care medicine and preventative medicine. His research career has focused on healthcare-associated infections, antibiotic stewardship, new and emerging diseases (Pfiesteria, Cryptosporidia, norovirus) and vaccine implementation. Dr. Weber also chairs the North Carolina Department of Health.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Recorded On: 12/01/2025
Microlesson: Recruitment and Retention of Infection Preventionists
APIC Microlesson: Recruitment and Retention of Infection Preventionists
Recruiting and keeping skilled infection preventionists is a critical challenge for healthcare organizations. In this microlesson, presented by the APIC Education Committee, you’ll explore common barriers to recruitment and retention and learn practical strategies to address them. You’ll also discover how to set appropriate goals and expectations tailored to different levels of experience, helping build and sustain a strong infection prevention team.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify barriers to recruitment & retention of Infection Prevention associates
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Describe strategies for recruitment & retention of Infection Prevention associates
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List appropriate goals & expectations based on experience
Contributors:
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Sandra Hyman, MPA, RN, CIC, FAPIC
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Zena Farkas, MHA, RN, CIC, CSPM, FAPIC
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Tracy Zembles, PharmD
Microlesson: Recruitment and Retention of Infection Preventionists
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing:
- APIC designates this activity for 0 Nursing Contact Hours
Physicians:
- APIC designates this live course activity for a maximum of 0 PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 0 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertification-by-Continuing-Education.htm
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