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
Contributing Authors
APIC Education Committee Members:
Kelsey Ostergren MPH, CIC
Noreen Mollon, MS, CIC, FAPIC
Deksha Taneja BDS, MHA, CIC, HACP, LTC-CIP
Hebah Ibrahim Al Zamel CIC, MNS, CHQP
Gladys Griffin MPH, CIC
Rosa Ravariere-Seaman MPH, BSN, RN, CIC
Sandra R. Hyman, MPA, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Cheri Fast, BSN, CIC
Sabrina Stutzman BSN, RN, CIC, CCRN-K, LSSBB
Jill Hardy BSN, CIC
APIC Professional Development Committee Members:
Julietta Davidson, BS, RNC-NIC, CIC
Kristin Canul, MSN, RN, CIC
Carolyn Kiefer, RN, MSN, CIC, FAPIC
Christina Zirges, DNP, ACNS-BC, CIC, FAPIC
Tanya McIntosh, BSN, RN, CIC
Acknowledgments
This toolkit was researched, written, and reviewed by members of the APIC 2025 Education Committee and Professional Development Committees