News
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12/01/2011
Many medical students do not know when to wash their hands
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11/02/2011
Hospitals appear to be heeding mandates to reduce and report preventable infections, but long-term impact still to be determined
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11/01/2011
Acinetobacter baumannii found growing in nearly half of infected patient rooms
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10/19/2011
National Journal and APIC host policy summit on best practices in infection prevention
What's new at APIC
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01/19/2012
APIC launches renovated website
APIC today announced the complete redesign and launch of its main website, www.apic.org. The new website offers numerous enhancements to help visitors obtain up-to-date information on infection prevention and control.
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01/13/2012
APIC announces 2012 leadership and election results
APIC is pleased to announce its 2012 officers, Board of Directors, and new members of the Nominating and Awards committee.
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12/07/2011
APIC: Flu vaccines should be mandatory for healthcare personnel
APIC urges the public to get vaccinated against the flu and supports mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel.
Advocacy Updates
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1/18/2012
APIC comments on influenza vaccination for HCP
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1/6/2012
FDA prohibits certain uses of cephalosporins in livestock
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12/19/2011
APIC submits comments to CMS on reform of hospital and critical access hospital Conditions of Participation
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