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.

AND

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 1 infection prevention unit(s). 
• For more information, please click HERE.

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.

0 CE/ 0 IPU

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Speakers: 

Doramarie Arocha, PhD, MT(ASCP)SM, CIC, AL-CIP, FAPIC and Paula St. Hill, DrPH, MPH, CIC, a-IPC

Are you an aspiring infection prevention professional ready to take the next step? Join us for an informative session on the Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC™) exam and learn how you can benefit from special beta test opportunities and exam fee discounts with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC).

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

What the a-IPC™ exam is and how it can jumpstart your career in infection prevention and control.

Details about the upcoming beta administration of the updated exam (May 22–July 2, 2026) and what it means to be part of this important pilot.

How you can take advantage of a 50% discount on the a-IPC™ exam fee when you register for the beta test.

Strategies for preparing for the exam and resources to support your success.

Whether you’re new to infection prevention or building your professional credentials, this webinar will give you the insights you need to make the most of this limited-time a-IPC™ opportunity.

0 CE/ 1 IPU

Monday, March 3, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

As measles cases re-emerge, infection preventionists must be prepared to quickly recognize, isolate, and respond to suspected exposures. This interactive IP Insight Panel provides foundational guidance to support measles preparedness and response across healthcare settings. 

During this 90-minute virtual session, faculty will highlight the APIC Measles Playbook, provide an overview of its structure and key components, and discuss practical strategies for using the playbook effectively within your organization. Participants will gain clarity on core infection prevention principles, exposure response steps, and communication considerations related to measles events. 

Brief Framing Presentation (20-25 minutes) 
 

• Current measles landscape and transmission overview 

• Foundational infection prevention considerations 

• Overview of the APIC Measles Playbook 

• Best practices for implementing and operationalizing the playbook 

Interactive Breakout Discussions (60 minutes) 

• Facilitated small-group discussions 

• Scenario-based application of playbook guidance 

• Live Q&A and case-based discussion  

• Dedicated time with SMEs to address your specific questions  

• Peer exchange 

Large Group Reconvene (10 minutes) 
 

• Key takeaways 

• Wrap-Up Q&A 

Learning Objectives 

After participating in this session, learners will be able to: 

-Outline core response steps for suspected measles cases. 

-Navigate and apply the APIC Measles Playbook to support preparedness efforts. 

-Identify practical strategies to strengthen measles readiness within their organization. 

Who Should Attend 

• IPs seeking a strong foundation in measles preparedness and response 

• IPs who want to refresh core outbreak investigation and exposure management principles 

• Newer IPs or those expanding their responsibilities in outbreak response 

• Anyone looking for practical, real-world strategies to strengthen measles readiness across healthcare settings 

Attendees will walk away with communication strategies and practical guidance to help identify suspected cases early, respond effectively to exposures, and protect patients, staff, and vulnerable populations during measles events. 

Live Attendance Required 

To preserve the interactive, small-group format of the IP Insight Panel, this session will not be recorded or offered on-demand. Please plan to attend live to fully participate and receive IPU credit. 

0 CE/IPU

Thursday. March 12, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Infection preventionists are taking on broader responsibilities that require skills beyond traditional clinical training. This webinar introduces APIC’s Microcredentials — focused, time-efficient learning opportunities designed to build practical skills IPs can apply immediately. Participants will learn how microcredentials differ from certification, how they complement continuing education, and how they support professional growth and evolving IP roles.

Attendees who join the live session will receive an exclusive discount code to use toward the purchase of an APIC Microcredential.

Earn IPUs & Contact Hours
Each APIC Microcredential offers 10 IPUs Contact hours will be offered in a future phase (coming soon)

Who Should Attend

-Infection preventionists at any career stage
-IPs looking to build practical, applied skills
-Certified and non-certified IPs
-Non-IP professionals interested in infection prevention topics
-Anyone seeking flexible, focused professional development

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, March 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.

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.

See webinars in this series below.

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.

AND

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). 
• For more information, please click HERE.

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.

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.

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 3 infection prevention unit(s). 
• For more information, please visit the CBIC Website here.

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.