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AFL 21-18 GACH Reporting Requirements of Specified Health-Associated Infections (HAI)

AFL 21-18 GACH Reporting Requirements of Specified Health-Associated Infections (HAI) is now available. This AFL supersedes AFLs 07-37, 08-10, and 13-03, and informs GACHs of the discontinuation of the following process measure reporting requirements pursuant HSC section 1288.8:...
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New IP Positions – Scripps Health

Manager Epidemiology Fortune magazine named Scripps Health among the top employers in the nation on the annual list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Scripps ranked at No. 43 and was the only San Diego-based company to make the list. Fortune Magazine ranked Scripps Health...
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2020 National APIC Conference and Other Educational Support Awards Available

Educational Support awards are to support educational opportunities that will enhance infection prevention skills and abilities. All SD/IC APIC members from novice to advanced practice are welcome to apply. Find them below, or in our Links and Tools section.
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2019 Scholarship Applications Available

Educational Reimbursement (ER) awards are to support educational opportunities that will enhance infection prevention skills and abilities. All SD/IC APIC members from novice to advanced practice are welcome to apply. Find them below, or in our Links and Tools section.
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Don’t Miss the First Long Term Care Facility Flu Symposium

The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency invites you to the First Long Term Care Facility Flu Symposium. Please join us for this informative event. Topics will include: Review of 2017-18 Influenza Activity in San Diego County Outbreak Reporting, Response, and CDPH...
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APIC Implementation Guide: IP’s Guide to the OR (updated)

APIC Implementation Guides help infection preventionists apply current scientific knowledge and best practices to achieve targeted outcomes and enhance patient safety. This series reflects APIC’s commitment to implementation science and focus on the utilization of infection...
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Guidelines for the Cleaning and Sterilization of Intraocular Surgical Instruments

These guidelines are intended to assist ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in their efforts to adopt appropriate practices for the cleaning and sterilization of intraocular surgical instruments. [prettyfilelist type=”pdf,xls,doc,zip,ppt,img,mp3″...
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How to do a lot with a little: SSI Surveillance in ASCs Webinar

As part of a project funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to help reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) invites you to attend a webinar discussion on how to conduct SSI...
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