Our Chapter meets in-person and virtually (hybrid) on the second Wednesday of the month.

Vendor Partners, interested in sponsoring an event or event speaker? Please submit application below, or email SD/IC APIC.
https://forms.gle/6VaNP9Rw5UpG1MLQ7

Chapter Meeting Agenda:
12:00pm PST Vendor-sponsored Lunch Network Hour (in-person)
1:00pm PST Chapter Business Meeting
2:00pm PST Educational Presentation
3:00pm PST Vendor Presentation (5-7 minutes)
3:15pm PST Foundations Presentation/CIC Study Session (class will be confirmed below)

January 11, 2023

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Sponsor(s): Mölnlycke Health Care, Brian Laudermilk
Education Presenter: Frank Edward Myers III, MA, CIC, FAPIC
Presentation: Is it Time to stop talking about Aerosol Generating Procedures?
1. Describe two approaches that can demonstrate an increased risk of AGPS transmitting airborne diseases
2. Describe the data supporting or refuting the risk from AGPs from case control studies
3. Describe the data from aerosol generation from procedures described as AGPs

Education Presenter: Jessica Alicdan, MPH, CIC
Presentation: CIC Prep Coursework: Outbreak Investigations

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Location: Sharp Copley, 5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, Room C
   Sharp Copley is within the “substantial tier” and currently does not allow food inside
Virtual Link: https://apic.zoom.us/j/89423301498?pwd=eW9lLzV2SU9vcStSTU9SUzE1OHBHdz09

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SDIC_minutes 11.9.2022 final
Business Agenda Slides
Is it Time to stop talking about AGPs_FMyers
Meeting Chat Log
Presentation Recording
SHEA Policy Update – January 8, 2023
San Diego_Crim-Epi Workshop Flyer_Jan. 2023
CIC Study Session Folder

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February 8, 2023

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Sponsor(s): Barclay Water Management, Inc., Michael Castro, MPH, CWT
Education Presenter(s): Kim BoyntonDelahanty, BSN, PHN, MBA/HCM, CIC, FAPIC (she, her, hers)
Presentation(s): Prevent Human Suffering through Patient Safety and Patient Centered Care
1. Identify infection prevention issues from recent outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries
2. Differentiate outbreak Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and health system strengthening IPC
3. Describe lessons learned from implementing infection prevention and
4. control (IPC) in resource-limited health systems

Education Presenter: Jessica Alicdan, MPH, CIC
Presentation: CIC Prep Coursework: Preventing & Controlling The Transmission of Infectious Agents
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Location: Sharp Copley, 5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, Room C
   Sharp Copley is within the “substantial tier” and currently does not allow food inside
Virtual Link: https://apic.zoom.us/j/87860069121?pwd=K290OE5hQmpmVUxXWGptS1NJc0d5QT09

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SDIC_minutes 01.11.2023
2023 Budget Proposal (emailed to members for review)
Business Meeting Slides – February 2023 jkb, mm, vp, kbd, mt, ja, csg
Presentation (will not be added by request of speaker)
Abstract for Disinfection & Remediation Educational Presentation 07-22
Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears 
APIC Scholarship 2023-MKTG 881A
CACC 11 18 22 minutes
CIC Study Session Folder

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March 8, 2023

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Sponsor(s): Germitec Hypernova Chronos UVC HLD System, Rick Salzar
Education Presenter(s): Janessa Esteban, MSN-Ed., RN & Jessica Alicdan, MPH, CIC
Presentation(s): Under the Scope: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Improve Endoscope Reprocessing
1. Describe multiple categories that influence endoscope reprocessing.
2. Define national endoscope reprocessing standards.
3. Demonstrate standardized methods to improve endoscope reprocessing practices.

Education Presenter: Jessica Alicdan, MPH, CIC
Presentation: CIC Prep Coursework: Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs and IP Collaboration in Emergency Preparedness and Management CIC Prep Course Cancelled today. Materials will be uploaded to CIC folder.

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Location: Sharp Copley, 5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, Room C
Virtual Link: https://apic.zoom.us/j/88987323348?pwd=WjVkblp0VzhyTXNESzRBUGNJQTMvdz09

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SDIC_minutes-02.08.2023
Business Meeting Slides – March jkb lj kd ja csg-lm
Celebration the Life of Rowena Okumura, 3/19/23 3p-5p RSVP here
Presentation
Meeting Recording
CLR Report
Vendor Presentation, Germitec
HAV_Vaccination_Reminder_for_Healthcare_Providers_02162023
Webinar 03-22-23 Improved Outcomes Using UV Disinfection
Mentorship Program Letter 2.14.23 Final
Meetin Chat
CIC Study Session Folder

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April 12, 2023

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Sponsor(s): BD Bard, Natalie Jasa
Education Presenter(s): Tamara Behm MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, CER, CQIA, CCSVP
Presentation(s): Infection Prevention Biofilm and Surgical Instrumentation

  1. Understand the Creation of Biofilm Due to poor Point of use Care and delay in processing
  2. Be able to verbalize the inspection process for sound instrumentation
  3. Implement a Multifaceted review of your SPD instrumentation

Education Presenter: Jessica Alicdan, MPH, CIC
Presentation: CIC Prep Coursework: Employee/Occupational Health

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Location: Sharp Copley, 5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, Room C
Virtual Link: https://apic.zoom.us/j/89108082766?pwd=SWFSdlczNDZNQVA0TGwrRW9BUFlxZz09

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SDIC_minutes-03.2023
Business Meeting Slides
Meeting Recording
Meeting Chat
Biofilm and Instrumentation- Tamara Behm
CA APIC Joint Chapter Education Session 04.12.23 SFBA
Flyer Annual Vector-Borne Disease Meeting
3M Health Care Academy April webinar
CLR March Report
CLR April Report
CLR Report April 2023.2
CIC Study Session Folder

“Leg Day” Prep!
Message from CA APIC President – Preparing for Leg Day
Chapter Prep for Leg Day
WhoAreIPs_Infographic

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May 10, 2023

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Sponsor(s): BD Vascular Access Brian Church
Education Presenter(s): Jane Kriengkauykiat, PharmD, DrPH, BCPS and Tisha M. Mitsunaga DrPH, MPH
Presentation(s): MDRO/CROs and Carbapenemase Enzymes

  1. Provide background information on antimicrobial resistance genes and antimicrobial-resistant (AR) organisms
  2. Describe how carbapenemase and other laboratory testing can be used to inform antimicrobial prescribing practices
  3. Walk through case studies as examples of how to interpret and use laboratory results to inform treatment of AR organisms

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Location: Sharp Copley, 5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, Room C
Virtual Link: https://apic.zoom.us/j/87379391749?pwd=dFhFeFpzLytIbkVxSkNnQnVia0YyZz09

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April Minutes
Business Meeting Slides
APIC San Diego FINAL 051023
SDIC – BD AccuCath Ace Intermediate Kit Presentation
Dues unification_organizational membership FAQs (FINAL)
OC APIC Educational Flyer May
CIC Study Session Folder

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June 14, 2023 – NO CHAPTER MEETING

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July 12, 2023 – CA APIC Joint Chapter Education Session (virtual-only)

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Education Presenter(s): Aryeh Feldheim, MPH, a-IPC
Presentation(s): Peripheral Venous Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections Risk Compared to Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections

  • describe the risks of PVC BSI compared to CLABSI
  • learn how to develop a PVC BSI active surveillance program using EMR
  • implement best practices to prevent PVC BSI

https://community.apic.org/cacc/events/meetings/jointchapter

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Location: Microsoft Teams

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August 9, 2023 (virtual-only)

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Sponsor(s): None
Education Presenter(s): None
Presentation(s): None

Business meeting only

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Virtual Link: [Click here to join Microsoft Teams meeting]

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May meeting minutes
Business Meeting Slides – August
MSC Quarterly Update_June 2023
IP-Fact-Sheet
Orange County APIC Annual Conference
Joint Commission – CMS Transmittal Memo
KTF+2 w QR Code
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reprocessingdamagedscopes[1]_2014

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September 13, 2023 NO CHAPTER MEETING

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October 11, 2023

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Sponsor(s): Gojo, Tamara Alvarez
Education Presenter(s): Chapter Member Panel
Presentation(s): Process Improvement Projects to Focus on Fundamentals of Infection Prevention

Education Presenter(s): Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP & Rashida Conway
Presentation(s): CBIC Certification

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Location: Sharp Copley, 5651 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111, Room C
Virtual Link: Click here to join the meeting

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SDIC_minutes-08.2023
SDIC_minutes-05.10.2023
Business Meeting Slides – October
PI Project – New Hospital
PI Project – Postop CHG for Hip and Knee
PI Project – TEE Process Improvement
PI Project – Heart of Change
CIC Study Session Folder
Inland Empire APIC Conference
Orange County APIC Annual Conference
2023 11 02 APIC Sierra Education Flyer Final w QR Code
Dr. Hudson Garrett Leadership Series

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November 8, 2023 NO CHAPTER MEETING

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December 13, 2023 – NO CHAPTER MEETING

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Archived Meetings:

2022