APIC Beyond the Walls Webinar Series

3 IPUs

Session 1: Better Air, Better Outcomes: Integrating Industrial Hygiene and Infection Prevention | September 24, 2026 @ 1 pm ET 

Session 2: Building a Safer Future: Water Pathogen Prevention in a New Hospital | October 14, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Session 3: Pressure Matters: Verifying the Front Line of Airborne Infection Control | November 12, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Infection prevention extends far beyond direct patient care and clinical interventions. The APIC Beyond the Walls Webinar Series examines the critical environmental, engineering, and operational systems that play a vital role in protecting patients, healthcare personnel, and visitors from infection risks. As healthcare facilities become increasingly complex, infection preventionists must collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines to address challenges related to air quality, water safety, environmental monitoring, and facility operations.

This three-part series brings together leaders in infection prevention, industrial hygiene, facilities management, and healthcare engineering to share practical strategies, lessons learned, and real-world experiences from the field. Participants will explore collaborative approaches to managing indoor air quality concerns, developing comprehensive water management programs to reduce the risk of waterborne pathogens, and maintaining effective airflow controls through differential pressure monitoring and verification.

Through case studies, implementation insights, and evidence-based practices, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how environmental systems influence infection prevention outcomes and regulatory compliance. Whether supporting new construction projects, responding to environmental risks, or strengthening existing programs, participants will leave with actionable tools and frameworks to enhance safety, improve interdisciplinary collaboration, and build more resilient healthcare environments.

Join APIC as we look beyond the bedside and explore the essential environmental safeguards that support infection prevention and patient safety throughout the healthcare continuum.

  • Product Image: Building a Safer Future: Water Pathogen Prevention in a New Hospital

    Building a Safer Future: Water Pathogen Prevention in a New Hospital
    Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Continuing Education: Building a Safer Future: Water Pathogen Prevention in a New Hospital Medical IPU 1.00 0.00

    The session will detail the integration of infection prevention principles into the design and construction phases, including risk assessments, engineering controls, and regulatory compliance. It will also cover the development of a site-specific water management plan (WMP), stakeholder engagement, and post-occupancy validation strategies. Real-world challenges and solutions will be shared, including how to navigate construction constraints, ensure environmental monitoring, and respond to water-related incidents.

    1 IPU

    Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

    Speakers: 

    Ryan Geoit BS, a-IPC, CIC & Ian Mckenzie REH

    Waterborne pathogens pose a significant threat to patient safety, especially in large healthcare facilities with complex plumbing systems. This presentation explores the strategic planning and implementation of a comprehensive water management program in a newly constructed 28-story, 200+ bed academic hospital. Attendees will gain insights into the multidisciplinary collaboration required to mitigate risks associated with Legionella and other opportunistic water pathogens.

    The session will detail the integration of infection prevention principles into the design and construction phases, including risk assessments, engineering controls, and regulatory compliance. It will also cover the development of a site-specific water management plan (WMP), stakeholder engagement, and post-occupancy validation strategies. Real-world challenges and solutions will be shared, including how to navigate construction constraints, ensure environmental monitoring, and respond to water-related incidents.


    To support practical implementation, the presentation will reference key resources such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 188, which outlines risk management practices for building water systems, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Toolkit for Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella Growth and Spread in Buildings. It will also incorporate guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) memorandum QSO-17-30, which emphasizes hospital responsibilities in reducing Legionella risk. Additional standards from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and NSF International (NSF) related to potable water systems and plumbing safety, as well as recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on premise plumbing, will be discussed to provide a comprehensive framework for water safety planning in healthcare environments.



     

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    Pressure Matters: Verifying the Front Line of Airborne Infection Control
    Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    Continuing Education: Pressure Matters: Verifying the Front Line of Airborne Infection Control Medical IPU 1.00 0.00

    Differential pressure monitors are critical in maintaining safe environments within healthcare facilities, especially in Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms and Protective Environment rooms. These monitors ensure that airflow is directed appropriately—into isolation rooms to contain airborne pathogens, and out of protective rooms to shield immunocompromised patients from outside contaminants. Constant and accurate pressure monitoring is essential to preserving these directional airflows, which are key components of infection prevention strategies.

    1 IPU

    Thursday, November 12, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

    Speaker: 

    Daniel J. Thompson REHS, HVAC-R

    Differential pressure monitors are critical in maintaining safe environments within healthcare facilities, especially in Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms and Protective Environment rooms. These monitors ensure that airflow is directed appropriately—into isolation rooms to contain airborne pathogens, and out of protective rooms to shield immunocompromised patients from outside contaminants. Constant and accurate pressure monitoring is essential to preserving these directional airflows, which are key components of infection prevention strategies.

    However, over time, pressure monitors can drift out of calibration, malfunction, or become clogged with dust and debris, leading to inaccurate readings. Relying solely on digital displays without verification poses a risk to patient safety. That’s why manual pressure checks using manometers or pressure meters are necessary to validate monitor readings and identify discrepancies. Routine manual verification helps catch inconsistencies, prompting timely recalibration or replacement of faulty devices.

    Proactively managing and verifying differential pressure systems ensures that isolation and protective rooms are functioning as designed. It helps facilities maintain compliance with infection control guidelines and ensures that vulnerable patients remain safe from airborne transmission risks. Combining technology with manual oversight builds confidence in environmental controls and upholds the integrity of critical care spaces.



     

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