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. 2022 Mar;50(3):355-357.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.10.034. Epub 2021 Nov 11.

Developing an infection prevention program by leveraging the APIC competency model

Kaitlyn Cronin  1 , Christina Silkaitis  2 , Anessa Mikolajczak  2 , Laura Bardowski  2 , Gina Giannopoulos  2
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Developing an infection prevention program by leveraging the APIC competency model

Kaitlyn Cronin et al. Am J Infect Control. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

Health care systems are expanding and the health care industry is growing in complexity, necessitating the importance of competent Infection Preventionists (IPs). At Northwestern Medicine, a health care system consisting of diverse facilities with varied patient populations and environments of care, the need for a standardized approach to developing competent IPs became apparent. This Infection Prevention department utilized the APIC Competency Model to develop a framework for Infection Prevention program development, including a standardized orientation guide and career ladder.

Keywords: APIC; Competency; Infection Prevention; Infection Preventionist; Orientation.

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