APIC Consulting Services, Inc.

05/27/2025

We are proud to again be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious recognition is based entirely on feedback from our team. An outstanding 92% of employees say APIC Consulting is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. We're thrilled to receive this important designation and appreciate all the many contributions our staff make each and every day! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7053360

05/02/2025

Fascinating article from the American Society for Microbiology about the cause of chronic disease. The number of conditions with known or suspected ties to infectious diseases is increasing. As we have seen with HPV, Epstein-Barr, and COVID-19, long-term health consequences can continue long after an infection occurs. Infection prevention and control can play an important role in helping to prevent some chronic diseases. https://asm.org/articles/2025/march/mitigating-chronic-disease-depends-on-infection-pr

Does your facility have the IPC support needed to ensure high infection prevention standards? Contact us to learn how we can help.

Chronic disease and infectious disease go hand-in-hand. By interrogating the ins and outs of infection, we can develop preventive tools that protect people’s health in the long run.

04/24/2025

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. is improving certification accessibility by reducing exam fees for candidates from upper-middle, lower-middle, and low-income countries, as classified by the World Bank.

To learn more about CBIC examination fees, please visit the CBIC website: https://ow.ly/psEL50VhkRS.

04/17/2025

Is your facility in need of IPC support? Our experienced consultants have an average of 25 years’ experience in the field and have worked with healthcare facilities from the nation’s largest health systems and acute care hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers and long-term care facilities. Learn more about our interim infection preventionist services: https://www.apicconsulting.com/interim-services

04/04/2025

Happy International Infection Preventionist Day! Today, we recognize Infection Preventionists and the essential work they perform in infection prevention and control. Thank you for being dedicated to making the world a better and safer place. We are so grateful for our IPC community, and we honor the critical role IPs play in public health.

Join us in spreading the word! APIC has great images to share on your social media: https://apic.org/news/celebrate-annual-international-ip-day-with-apic/

03/13/2025

We would like to highlight three APIC Consultants for their excellent work on APIC’s endoscope reprocessing issue brief. Jeri Culbertson, Tamara Behm, and Jessica Alicdan, thank you for your valuable contributions!

You can download the issue brief and checklist for evidence-based requirements and recommendations, regulatory requirements, best practices, and controversial issues in endoscope reprocessing.

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is sincerely grateful to the following individuals for their valuable contributions and the educational grant provided by the Olympus Corporation of the Americas.

03/07/2025

Informative article about a study showing that inadequate IPC coverage in hospitals is associated with higher levels of HAIs. Conducted by the APIC Center for Research, Practice & Innovation, this important study demonstrates the vital role that infection preventionists perform in healthcare.

Is your facility in need of IPC support? Contact us to learn about our interim infection preventionist services.

A lack of infection prevention and control staffing leads to more healthcare-associated infections, according to a new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control.

02/28/2025

A great article by Infection Control Today about how the Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention & Control (AL-CIP) certification has impacted the careers of IPC leaders. Offered by Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. this new credential is for IPC professionals with an active CIC and/or LTC-CIP who have impacted the profession through advanced expertise and leadership skills. Interested? Make sure you act fast! Applications close today at 11:59 PM ET.

AL-CIP certification validates leadership in infection prevention, unlocking career growth and credibility. Hear from certified professionals on its impact and why you should apply today before applications close on February 28, 2025!

02/19/2025

Adventure meets expertise: APIC Consulting tackles IP challenges in Bethel, Alaska!

We are excited to announce that Kathleen Kohut, MS, RN, CIC has joined the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) in Bethel, Alaska, as an interim Infection Preventionist.

In her role, Kathleen will be instrumental in:
- Implementing and monitoring infection control policies and procedures
- Reviewing facility data for surveillance of HAIs
- Educating healthcare personnel
- Establishing a robust foundation for the incoming permanent Infection Preventionist

"This interim assignment in Bethel is the perfect blend of adventure and impact,' says Kathleen. "I’m here to support their dedicated teams of providers, shore up their infection prevention practices, and ensure the program is ready to hand off to the next permanent hire."

At APIC Consulting, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier interim IPs ready to tackle infection prevention challenges across the United States. Whether you're in a bustling city or a remote location like Bethel, Alaska, our interim IPs are prepared to support your organization's unique needs.