APIC has nine (9) standing committees.

The Annual Conference Committee plans and presents the annual conference educational program. This includes but is not limited to reviewing all speaker and abstract/poster submissions to ensure topics and content are relevant and timely; recommending keynote speakers to ensure relevance to IPs; ensuring APIC’s mission and vision are reflected in the conference program; keeping the annual conference program relevant and engaging; and identifying gaps in content and recommends speakers.

The Communications Committee steers APIC’s messaging to consumers, members, and other healthcare professionals. Examples of past projects include development of monthly IPC updates on topics of interest to IPs, patients, and other healthcare professionals; development of infographics to help communicate important IPC concepts to patients and healthcare workers, such as the Do’s and Don’ts series and Protect Your Patients series for HCP and the Infection Prevention and You series for patients and families; plan theme and materials for annual observance of International Infection Prevention Week; and participation in media interviews with trade and consumer reporters on infection prevention topics, as your schedule and your institution/employer will permit.

The Education Committee plans, develops, and implements educational courses both online and in-person that address identified educational needs related to infection prevention and control. This includes but is not limited to: course conceptualization and development; course revisions; webinar topics/speakers; and training resource development (e.g. Novice Roadmap).

The Member Services Committee is charged with adding value to APIC membership and the member experience.  Committee members should have previous volunteer experience with their local chapter.  Examples of current projects include: developing resources for chapter leaders and serving as regional liaisons; assisting with chapter events during the Annual Conference; writing articles for Chapter Leader News; welcoming new members and contacting members who are due to renew; and assisting with marketing campaigns to help grow APIC membership.

The Nominating and Awards Committee is charged with the identification and solicitation of potential candidates for APIC and CBIC Office, development of a slate of candidates for the annual elections, oversight of the elections process, and management of the APIC Awards program.

The Practice Guidance Committee compiles, assesses, develops and influences guidelines and standards related to the practice of infection prevention and control. This committee provides a means within APIC to guide and inform the membership on practice issues and recommends official positions on standards, guidelines and other pertinent documents affecting the practice of infection prevention and control.

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for promoting the professional development of APIC members and diffusion of the APIC Competency Model. Examples of projects include development and maintenance of the APIC Fellows program with the APIC Board of Directors; re-design, development, and application of the APIC Competency Model; creation of the Proficient Practitioner Bridge self-assessment; and support for the Competency Advancement Assistance Award (CAA) Program.

The Public Policy Committee monitors and prepares input into legislative and regulatory issues affecting the practice of infection prevention and control and develops a comprehensive public policy agenda for the organization.

The Research Committee coordinates initiatives focused on practical solutions, grounded in science, that can be implemented across the spectrum of healthcare settings. The aim of the APIC Research Committee is to make implementation science a meaningful and essential tool used by all infection preventionists.

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