APIC Minnesota

05/08/2023

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Hand hygiene saves millions of lives every year when performed at the right moments during health care delivery. It is also a smart investment that offers exceptional return for each dollar invested.

02/27/2023

Good morning APIC MN members,
Our APIC MN Basic Infection Prevention (BIP) course dates are now finalized and the registration links are up on the website. The classes will be held April 20 & 21 and November 2 & 3, 2023. Please join us for a day of learning and networking! See the APIC MN BIP page for more information at https://community.apic.org/minnesota/meetings/mnbip
Some feedback from the last class:
"Really helped drive home with real-life examples.''
"Loved Molly's presentation!"
"Practice questions were really helpful"
"Thank you for all the tools, I'm taking them all back to my site"
"Fun slides kept my attention and had fun learning"

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween!!

🎃 Happy Halloween, IPs! 👻 🦠

10/15/2022

Fairview is hiring a Program Manager Disinfection and Sterilization Practices in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Review all of the job details and apply today!

09/29/2022

Great day 1 of the fall Conference ending with Ruth Lynfield from MDH!

09/28/2022

TOMORROW'S THE DAY!!!!

09/26/2022

Who's excited for Fall Conference???? Register today! Hope to see everyone Thursday and Friday!

09/23/2022

Support Federal Infection Prevention and Control Programs!
Federal Appropriations Coming Down to the Wire:

Congress has less than a month to pass FY 2023 appropriations. If appropriations are not passed by October 1, Congress will either need to pass a temporary continuing resolution or the government will shut down until action is taken. With so many challenges facing the healthcare system, Congress needs to ensure key federal programs are funded so agencies can plan for the future. Contact your Members of Congress today and tell them to take action.

Support Federal Infection Prevention and Control Programs Congress is running out of time to pass FY 2023 appropriations. Currently, this puts funding for infection prevention and control programs at risk. Unfortunately, these key programs have not seen significant budget increases in nearly a decad...

09/22/2022

Don’t forget to register for the 45th Annual APIC Minnesota Fall Conference!

Register here: https://apicmn.ticketspice.com/apic-mn-conference

Hear from infection control leaders and experts from across the state of Minnesota, and take this opportunity to expand your knowledge in infection control while also reflecting on the past years of the pandemic. The keynote speaker, Dr. Sampathkumar, will kick-off the event on Thursday morning on Pandemic Lessons and the Future of Infection Control. Other topics will include zoonotics, microbiology, data driven decisions, hospital-acquired infections, endoscope processing, antibiotic overuse, and more! Dr. Ruth Lynfield from MDH is also joining for everyone’s favorite session…Hot Topics in Emerging Infections.

New for this year – attend either in-person or virtually. For virtual attendees, all sessions, including breakouts, will be live streamed. All speakers will be presenting in-person and live at the Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, MN.

In-person attendees will have several additional opportunities:
• Visit and network with IPs from across the state.
• Experience the vendor fair - connect with vendors from across the nation who will be onsite at the Heritage Center to display their new infection control products and resources.
• Enjoy an evening reception with food and drinks hosted by the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.
• Snag your welcome tote with gifts donated by our sponsors.

It’s going to be a great two days, so don’t miss out!
-APIC MN Conference Committee

09/08/2022

For IPs in critical access/stand alone hospitals: Please see below how to save on APIC membership!

To save $30 on APIC membership, go to https://apic.org/member-services/about-membership/ and complete the online membership form. You will enter the discount code – MINNHA22 – on the last page of the application before you get to the payment screen.
Offer is only valid online and applies to APIC Full/Active or New IP Membership (US only). Offer does not apply to APIC products or programs. Offer is not valid on previous orders and cannot be combined with other promotions. Individual membership is non-transferable. Offer expires December 31, 2022.

APIC members have access to exclusive savings from retailers, including office supplies, entertainment, and much more! Access these discounts