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Washington, D.C. — The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have announced a new collaborative initiative, the Healthcare Infection Prevention Advisory Group (HIPAG), to address infection prevention priorities of national importance. The elimination of the CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) … Continued

Arlington, VA – October 31. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, stands in solidarity with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Medical Association (WMA) in condemning the horrific attacks at the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan. These attacks claimed the lives … Continued

Arlington, VA – October 11 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is deeply concerned by the recent reduction-in-force actions affecting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the termination of staff from the Global Health Center, the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, the Epidemic Intelligence Service, … Continued

Calls for Stability, Transparency, and Commitment to Evidence-Based Public Health Washington, D.C. — August 28, 2025 — The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) today issued a statement expressing grave concern over the abrupt removal of Dr. Susan Monarez as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). APIC warns … Continued

August 21, 2025, Arlington, VA — The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has issued a formal request to The Leapfrog Group urging a revision of its hand hygiene observation requirements, citing a critical misinterpretation of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidance. In a letter sent to Leah Binder, President and CEO … Continued

Arlington, VA – August 15, 2025 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) expresses deep sorrow and unwavering support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following the tragic shooting at its Atlanta headquarters on August 8, 2025. This senseless act of violence, which claimed the life of a responding … Continued

Arlington, VA – July 17, 2025 — The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) are proud to announce that their jointly developed Ethical Infection Prevention and Control Decision-Making Framework has received formal endorsement from two leading international organizations: the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) and … Continued

The full white paper is available for download here. Arlington, VA, July 15, 2025 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has released an updated position paper titled “Safe Injection, Infusion, Medication Vial, and Point-of-Care Testing Practices in Health care (2025),” published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC). This … Continued

Influential Advocate, Inspiring Leader, Patti Grant, Receives ‘Carole DeMille Achievement Award’ Phoenix, Arizona, June 18, 2025 – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) presented awards to distinguished leaders at the 2025 APIC Annual conference. Patricia (Patti) S. Grant, RN, BSN, MS, CIC, FAPIC, is the 2025 Carole DeMille Achievement Award recipient. This award celebrates … Continued