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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/08/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
This session will highlight why drying and storage deserve as much attention as cleaning and high-level disinfection.
CE/IPU: 0
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Speaker: Rebecca Alvino, RN, MS, CNS, CIC, CNOR, CRCST, NEA-BC, FAPIC
In endoscope reprocessing, the final stages can make the difference in patient safety. The Last Mile of Endoscope Reprocessing: Drying and Storage will take a closer look at the final key steps for these reusable medical devices. This session will highlight why drying and storage deserve as much attention as cleaning and high-level disinfection.
Learning objectives1. Describe the role and importance of drying and storage in reprocessing to prevent microbial growth following high-level disinfection
2. Identify risks associated with inadequate drying and improper storage
3. Discuss the variation in standards and guidelines for drying and storage of endoscopesBy registering for this webinar, you agreed to be contacted by program sponsor and APIC Industry Partner: Olympus
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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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 09/18/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
This session will provide an overview of career paths in IPC across various healthcare and public health settings and explain how certification through CBIC can support long-term career growth and professional credibility.
CE: 0 / IPU: 0
Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Speakers:
Tiffany Wiksten, DNP, RN, CIC
Steven J. Schweon, RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP, CPHQ, FSHEA, FAPIC
Paula St. Hill, DrPH, MPH, CIC, a-IPC
Join the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) for an informative webinar designed for those considering or advancing a career in infection prevention and control (IPC). This session will provide an overview of career paths in IPC across various healthcare and public health settings and explain how certification through CBIC can support long-term career growth and professional credibility. This webinar will offer valuable insights into how certification can strengthen your role and impact 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).
- For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertification-by-Continuing-Education.htm
Tiffany Wiksten, DNP, RN, CIC
Associate Director of Standards Interpretation Group
The Joint Commission
Dr. Tiffany Wiksten has been a nurse for over 20 years and has worked as an infection preventionist for over 10 years. In her current role, she is an Associate Director in the Standards Interpretation Group and Infection Control Subject Matter expert at the Joint Commission. She has led infection prevention and control efforts in a variety of healthcare settings including large academic medical centers, a community medical center with associated long term care facilities as well as various ambulatory healthcare sites. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Transformational Leadership from Rush University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Loyola University with a focus on Population based infection control and environmental safety.
Steven J. Schweon, RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC
Infection Preventionist
Steven J. Schweon RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, CPHQ, FSHEA, FAPIC is a seasoned, board certified Infection Preventionist. He first became interested with infectious diseases while serving as an Army medic in South Korea, where he supervised a microbiology department that specialized in sexually transmitted diseases. He later worked on the high technology isolation ward at Ft. Detrick, Maryland, home of “The Hot Zone.” Prior to becoming an infection preventionist, he had 14 years of experience, and achieved certification, in critical care and behavioral health nursing. Steve was also a long-term care “orderly” prior to attending nursing school.
Steve has been an infection preventionist since 1995, achieving continual board infection control certification since 1997. Clinical experiences include the acute care and Long-Term Care settings.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 08/27/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
In this session, we’ll address these concerns, debunk some of these myths, and highlight the power of a cleansing bath. We will showcase clinical outcomes through successful studies and improvement projects, demonstrating significant reductions in infection rates and cost savings.
CE/IPU: 0
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Speakers: Celeste Chandonnet MSN, RN, CIC, Dr. Kevin Langkiet PhD, MSN, RN, and Paulina Rodriguez MSN, RN
For over 50 years, Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) has been used in healthcare settings and has become a well-established part of infection prevention bundle strategies. Despite its long-standing reputation, myths and concerns persist.
In this session, we’ll address these concerns, debunk some of these myths, and highlight the power of a cleansing bath. We will showcase clinical outcomes through successful studies and improvement projects, demonstrating significant reductions in infection rates and cost savings.
Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your patient bathing strategies with valuable insights from our expert panel.
Objectives
1. Identify the essential role of bathing with Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) in evidence-based bundle strategies for preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
2. Recognize the financial and psychological benefits of a cleansing CHG bath for all hospitalized patients.
3. Describe and debunk common concerns and myths regarding water bathing and CHG use in healthcare.
By registering for this webinar, you agreed to be contacted by program sponsor and APIC Industry Partner: Molnlycke Healthcare
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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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Contains 22 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 08/20/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT) Recorded On: 10/15/2025Dental Series
Word of mouth was that our members wanted to hear more about IPC and oral health! APIC's partnership with ADS (previously OSAP) is back! Join us for a series focusing on infection prevention and control in the Dental setting.
Word of mouth was that our members wanted to hear more about IPC and oral health! APIC's partnership with ADS (previously OSAP) is back! Join us for a series focusing on infection prevention and control in the Dental setting.
See webinars in this series below. Please note, you will be registering for all webinars in this series. Each webinar offers 1 continuing education credit, totaling 4 credits for the series.
By registering for this webinar, you agree to be contacted by the Association for Dental Safety (ADS).
Back to Basics: Dental Unit Waterlines 101
CE: 1/IPU: 1
Thursday, March 27, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH CDIPC
Let’s face it: dental unit waterlines have been the talk of the town lately. However, with all the seminars and presentations out there, many dental professionals are still confused, wishing someone would simply tell them what to do and how often to do it. This course is here to clear the fog! Let’s go back to basics to give straightforward answers on how to maintain dental unit waterlines. You'll learn three simple steps to ensure safe water in your practice—no jargon, no confusion, just the essentials. Join us for a friendly, down-to-earth session that will empower you to take control of your waterlines. Let’s ensure your practice is as safe as possible—for you and your patients.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the key components and common issues related to dental unit waterline maintenance
Evaluate current waterline maintenance practices
Devise a plan for remediation in case of a failed test
Biofilms Inside and Out (of You)
CE: 1/IPU: 1
Wednesday, April 16 , 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Nancy Dewhirst, RDH
Beyond oral plaque and dental waterlines, microbial biofilms are interesting and important! Let’s use biofilm science to explore the role of biofilms in various chronic and resistant infections as well as balanced health. Identify sources of biofilms in fluids, equipment, and natural or built environments, and controllable routes of exposure. Linking oral, systemic and environmental biofilms with personal susceptibility provides context for dental water safety standards.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the microbial and physical nature of biofilms that contribute to chronic and resistant infections.
Identify and discuss biofilm diseases.
Explore strategies to manage dental office reservoirs for biofilms.
C-Qual Site Visits: Internal Site Visits to Improve Process and Practice
CE:1/IPU:1
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Lisa Bozzetti, DDS, and Sarah Deines, PharmD, BCACP, CPHQ
In 2018, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center began internal site visits known as "C-Qual" (Compliance and Quality Assurance). Visits are considered an "everybody teach, everybody learn" opportunity, with findings shared with site leaders and senior leaders across the organization. The goal is to improve patient care & safety and ensure compliance with program requirements across our 20 community-based patient care locations. Multiple systems changes and successes have resulted from this twice-a-year internal site visit program. Although C-Qual visits cross multiple departments at Virgina Garcia, the process for surveying and addressing dental compliance are the emphasis of this webinar.
C-Qual promotes continuous survey readiness activities through structured, repeating, internal site visits that cross multiple healthcare service lines (medical, dental pharmacy) and was developed in response to inconsistent processes across clinic sites for programs with compliance requirements leading to underperformance during HRSA and state site visits, staff confusion and risk to patient safety. Creating an interdisciplinary, ongoing, internal site visit process allowed our organization to measure current state of practice across over 20 patient care locations, provide education on program requirements, identify areas of common concern across locations that needed centralized resources, and provide ongoing check-points for leaders to see progress over time. Site visits include multiple staff and leaders to review multiple programs in a short site visit. The team includes 6 to 8 "site visitors" who each review a different clinical program or area of compliance during a 1 hour visit with a 30 min report out to site leaders. For each C-qual visit, the team of reviewers document their findings and suggestions and report to site leadership teams before leaving the clinic. Over the past 6 years we have observed multiple improvements in our clinical program compliance, greater readiness for external audits, and implementation of organization-wide process improvement.
C-Qual visits have significantly strengthened the Virginia Garcia dental program by identifying key areas where current processes needed improvement. The assessments not only guided the team in making necessary changes but also has enhanced the ability to track and maintain compliance with OSHA and CDC regulations internally. As a result, dental care is safer for patients and team members.
Learning Objectives:Implement a continuous readiness internal site visit process across dental clinics and other service lines (when applicable) and multiple patient access locations in community-based settings.
Integrate team members into a regularly scheduled site-visit structure to maximize staff, leader and program learning.
Identify needs and develop process improvement plans based on data collected during internal site visits.
Opening a New Hospital Dental Suite: What Your IP Wants You to Know
CE:1/IPU:1
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Margaret Gilman, MAS, CIC, FAPIC
This presentation will review the development and opening of a new dental suite inside of a pediatric hospital. Differences between community dentistry and hospital-based dentistry will be reviewed, specifically the requirements and regulations for each, as it is vital to understand why a hospital based dental practice is so vastly different. After that groundwork is laid, the presentation will begin with a background of the hospital’s dental practices, highlighting the growth not only of the clinical program but also of the infection control knowledge. Over time, the program evolved from having a community dentistry mindset to a hospital-based mindset when it comes to instruments and following instructions for use, preventative maintenance, and water management.
The presentation will pivot away from background to the development and construction of the new suite, in which details around the design of the suite, the physical construction of the suite, and the post-construction, pre-opening of the suite. Successes are highlighted, along with opportunities for improvement. The majority of the presentation will focus on the post-construction, pre-opening phase, as the majority of the dental and IP partnerships occur in this phase. Instruments will make or break your relationship between IPs and Dental suites and specific examples will be provided of constructive conflict around instrument such as mouth mirrors. Best practices for ensuring appropriate purchasing and approval of instruments, along with ensuring accurate and feasible instructions for use, are presented. Additional consultation and partnership between IP and dental suites would be the creation and oversight of new standard operating procedures, competencies, and pathways for all equipment and instruments, since the route for transporting soiled instruments for reprocessing will have to change when the physical location changes. The final focus is around processes, ensuring equipment and instruments are cared for in a highly reliable manner and a standardized documentation template is presented.
Conclusions drawn will include the importance of the IP and RN relationship, especially in hospital based dental suites, the criticality of the IPs involvement in instrument purchasing and policy development, and the recognition of the regulatory differences between community dentistry and hospital-based practices. The integration of Infection Preventionists and infection prevention practices in dental suites will lead to more successful processes and increase patient and staff safety.
Learning Objectives:Recognition of the importance of the relationship between Infection Prevention and Dental Suites.
Identify the regulatory differences between hospital-based and community-based dental practices.
Articulate the role of Infection Prevention in dental suites, with a focus on instruments and standard operating procedures.
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 4 Nursing Contact Hours
Physicians:
- APIC designates this live course activity for a maximum of 4 PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Dental Professionals:
- APIC designates this activity for 4 Continuing Education Credits.
IPUs:
- APIC designates this activity for 4 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertification-by-Continuing-Education.htm
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, and award-winning author. A sought-after thought leader contributing invaluable and inspiring insights into the current trends in dentistry. Affectionately known as the Waterline Warrior, she brings over 25 years of clinical dental hygiene and education to dentistry. Recipient of OSAP’s Emerging Infection Control Leader award and an active participant with the advisory board for RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, and OSAP’s Infection Control In Practice Editorial Review Board and membership committee, Amanda strives to make topics in dentistry accurate, accessible, and fun!
Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS
adjunct dental hygiene faculty
West Coast University
Nancy Dewhirst graduated from the University of Southern California, practiced dental hygiene for 20 years, is adjunct dental hygiene faculty at West Coast University, and is a member of Sigma Phi Alpha. She is consistently listed as one of the nation’s “Leaders in CE”, presents over 100 interactive workshops and seminars a year, is featured at major U.S. and Canadian Dental Conferences, and is a licensed California CE Provider. She is an ANSI/ADA Standards Program member, Editor-in-Chief of OSAP’s Infection Control In Practice, has published many articles in dental peer-reviewed journals, and has contributed to dental textbooks and ADA, OSAP, and State and University guidance documents.
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDIPC, CDA, FADAA (Moderator)
Infection Preventionist and Dental Infection Control Specialist
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Sarah Stream's journey in dentistry began in 2007 as a dental assistant, where her dedication and passion quickly propelled her forward. Over the years, she earned her CDA and further advanced her expertise, becoming a dynamic educator committed to public health and addressing the evolving needs of the dental community. With a specialization in dental infection control, she achieved her CDIPC certification and earned the prestigious 2024 Emerging Infection Control Leader Award from the Association for Dental Safety.
Lisa Bozzetti, DDS
Dental Director
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (VGMHC)
Lisa Bozzetti, DDS, serves as Dental Director at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (VGMHC) where she has fostered growth of the dental program over the past 15 years. The program now includes 6 dental clinics, a school-based sealant program, dental hygiene services integrated into primary care, mobile outreach, and recently has incorporated dental therapists. A graduate of Loma Linda University, she began her career in a small rural health center, later gaining experience working for a large corporate dental practice before coming back to community health. She maintains a clinical faculty position at Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU), serves on the Board of Directors for NNOHA and is passionate about integrated health care services in addition to being a voice for the importance of oral health in Oregon and beyond.
Sarah Deines, PharmD, BCACP, CPHQ
Director of Quality
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (VGMHC)
Dr. Sarah Deines, PharmD, BCACP, CPHQ, has served as the Director of Quality for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (VGMHC) since 2017, providing oversight of clinical quality improvement and assurance initiatives. Sarah plays a leadership role in the organization’s workforce development efforts, partnering with leaders across medical, dental and pharmacy to develop workforce training programs to prepare staff to provide high quality care. Sarah joined the organization in 2009 as the organizations’ first clinical pharmacist, where she supported the development and expansion of VGMHC’s clinical pharmacy workforce across all primary care clinics. Training: Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD 2008). Legacy Health PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program, Portland, OR (2009). Certifications: Board Certification Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (BCACP) 2012; Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) 2021.
Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC (Moderator)
speaker and trainer
Consulting
Karen Gregory is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer skilled in translating regulatory and compliance information into captivating educational programming for healthcare workers. She is Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control® (CDIPC®), serves as a subject matter expert in dental infection prevention and control, and specializes in packaging process and policy content for successful integration into practice. In fact, she recently was responsible for updating the unforgettable teaching tool, “If Saliva Were Red”, to national acclaim. She also was Editor-in-Chief of the online tool, “Best Practices for Infection Control in Dental Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” and is currently on the Editorial Review Board of the popular newsletter, Infection Control in Practice. Ms. Gregory served on the Board of Directors of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and has been awarded all three of the organization’s top leadership awards. She volunteers for the Charlotte North Carolina Missions of Mercy. Early in 2023, she launched her own consulting firm to “inspire frontline healthcare workers to include safety in every process”.
Margaret Gilman, MAS, CIC, FAPIC
Manager of Infection Prevention
Nemours Children’s Health
Margaret Gilman is the Manager of Infection Prevention at Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware. She has twelve years’ experience in Infection Prevention and is a 2022 APIC Fellow. She serves as President Elect for APIC Chapter 15, helped author publications, presented nationally, and is a section editor for the APIC text.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 07/24/2025
Learn how joint learning initiatives drive measurable outcomes in infection prevention and regulatory readiness.
CE: 0 / IPU: 0
Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Achieving and sustaining infection prevention compliance requires more than individual knowledge—it demands collaborative, team-based training that aligns everyone with best practices, regulatory standards, and a culture of safety. This webinar will explore how group training programs can transform infection prevention efforts by strengthening interdisciplinary communication and improving certification readiness across teams.
Whether you're preparing for The Joint Commission, CMS, or state-level audits, this session offers practical strategies to make compliance a team effort—not a burden on a single department. It will teach participants how to leverage group education to drive real-world behavior change and foster a proactive infection prevention culture. The webinar will focus on group training of IP Cohorts where the focus will be on Collaboration, Cooperation and Compliance to achieve Certification.
Objectives:Define the role of collaboration in successful infection prevention and regulatory compliance.
Identify key components of effective group training models for infection prevention teams. A tailored approach to different IP teams who may come from different healthcare backgrounds.
Explain how collaborative training contributes to improved outcomes and certification readiness.
Apply strategies to design or enhance group training programs aligned with current infection control standards.
Evaluate the impact of group-based learning on interdisciplinary teamwork and organizational safety culture.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.
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- 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.
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- 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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Duration: 17 minutes. THE NEWEST INFECTION PREVENTION TEAM MEMBER: Artificial Intelligence, submitted by: Krystal Robinson, MPH, CIC, CHIPP-B Martin Caudillo, MPH, CHIPP-B, a-IPC
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Krystal Robinson, MPH, CIC, CHIPP-B
Martin Caudillo, MPH, CHIPP-B, a-IPC
Microlesson: THE NEWEST INFECTION PREVENTION TEAM MEMBER: Artificial Intelligence
In this session, we’ll break down the fundamentals of AI, take a look at the current literature to better understand its evolving role in infection prevention, and explore both current and future use cases that could enhance the impact of infection prevention strategies.
Duration: 17 minutes.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 07/16/2025
After its release in 2024, this webinar will discuss how the APIC/IPAC Ethical Framework is being used to help navigate complex infection prevention and control challenges with clarity and conscience.
CE: 0 / IPU: 0
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
Deb Patterson Burdsall PhD, RN-BC, CIC, LTC-CIP. FAPIC and Jerome Leis MD MSc FRCP
Infection Prevention is more than a science, and frequently must balance numerous potential risks while committed to the duty to prevent harm and keep people safe from infection. Ethical dilemmas arise daily in our work. After its release in 2024, this webinar will discuss how the APIC/IPAC Ethical Framework is being used to help navigate complex infection prevention and control challenges with clarity and conscience.
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
Deborah Burdsall, PhD, RN-BC, CIC, LTC-CIP, FAPIC
Infection Preventionist
Baldwin Hill Solutions LLC: Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care
Deb Burdsall is a long term care Infection Preventionist who has worked in long term care since 1974.
Deb is board certified in infection prevention and control (CIC), long term care infection prevention and control (LTC-CIP), and ANCC certified in gerontological nursing. She is a Fellow of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). She works to find evidence-based, cost-effective infection prevention strategies for long term care
Lisa Caffery, MS, BSN, RN, Med-Surg-BC, CIC, AL-CIP, FAPI (Moderator)
Infection Prevention Coordinator
MercyOne Genesis Medical Center
Ms. Caffery is the Infection Prevention Coordinator at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, IA and is currently a member of the APIC is currently a member of the APIC Board of Directors serving as treasurer; she is also a clinical editor for the APIC Text-On-Line.
Lisa is both the CIC, AL-CIP certification from CBIC, and ANCC certification in medical-surgical nursing. She is a Fellow of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Jerome Leis, MD MSc
Infectious Diseases physician
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Jerome Leis is an Infectious Diseases physician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada, where he works as Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, and as Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. He and his team at Sunnybrook adapted an Ethical Framework to Infection Prevention in 2022, which was endorsed by APIC and IPAC Canada in 2024.
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Contains 4 Component(s)
Infection Preventionist Onboarding Checklist
Welcome to the Infection Preventionist (IP) Onboarding Checklist!
This comprehensive checklist template is designed to guide the onboarding of infection prevention professionals through the essential steps, knowledge areas, and ongoing responsibilities required to effectively manage and prevent infections within healthcare facilities. The template can be adapted and customized to align with job setting, organizational goals, and role-specific purpose and responsibilities.
The checklist is divided into several sections, each focusing on different aspects of infection prevention and control (IPC). By following this checklist, you will gain a thorough understanding of IPC practices, meet key personnel, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Periodically review and update the checklist to reflect any changes in IPC guidelines, standards, or organizational practices.
Recommended timeline for completion based on IP Competency Level:
Novice and Becoming Proficient: within 90 days of hire
Proficient/Expert/Leader: within 30 days of hire_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
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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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Contains 7 Component(s), Includes Credits
Microlesson Series: Clinical Aspects of Infection Prevention & Control Practice
1 IPU
Microlesson Series: Clinical Aspects of Infection Prevention & Control Practice
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 1 infection prevention unit(s).
- For more information, please see https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Recertify/Recertification-by-Continuing-Education.htm
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Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 07/10/2025
Join us for an informative webinar led by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to learn about the Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (AL-CIP).
CE: 0 / IPU: 0
Thursday, July 10, 2025 @ 1 pm ET
CBIC President-Elect Gail Fraine, RN, MMHC, BSN, CIC, LTC-CIP, AL-CIP and Jessica Dangles
Are you ready to elevate your career in infection prevention and control? Join us for an informative webinar led by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) to learn about the Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (AL-CIP). This session will cover eligibility requirements, the portfolio-based application process, and tips for submitting a successful application. The next application cycle will take place July 10, 2025-August 15, 2025.
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
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- APIC designates this live course activity for a maximum of 0 PRA Category 1 Credits™
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Gail Fraine, CIC, LTC-CIP
System Director of Infection Prevention
Ascension Saint Thomas
Gail Fraine is the System Director of Infection Prevention for Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. For over 30 years, Gail has led efforts to prevent the spread of healthcare associated infections in a variety of settings using evidence-based guidelines, standardization of practices, and principles of high reliability and patient safety.
Gail is an APIC member, where she has served in various roles, including director on the APIC Board of Directors where she was a member and held leadership roles on many committees. Gail served on the first test development committee for the long-term care certification. She is a member of the Middle Tennessee APIC Chapter.
Jessica Dangles (Moderator)
Executive Director
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Jessica Dangles is the Executive Director with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). She began her career in certification at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, working on the nurse licensure examination NCLEX. From there she accepted a position at the American Osteopathic Association, serving as the Certification Director for the American Osteopathic board of Family Physicians, Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. Prior to working with CBIC, she was the Accreditation Standards Manager at the American College of Surgeons within the Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies, a Master of Science in Human Resources, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and her Master of Business Administration. She believes certification is essential to patient safety and public protection and enjoys working with the CBIC board and staff to positively impact infection control practices.
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