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2011 APIC Annual Conference Preview Issue • 3 Abstracts: Translate Science to Solutions D id you know that out of approximately 14,000 APIC members, only 333 members submitted abstracts for the APIC 2011 Annual Conference? The Abstracts Committee accepted 281 poster/oral presentations for this year’s conference in Baltimore, which amounts to an acceptance rate of 84 percent! These infection preventionists are worthy of recognition and deserve your attention. They’ll be standing by their posters on Monday, June 27 from 2-3 pm and Tuesday, June 28 from 1:30-2:30 pm to answer your questions and provide additional information about the work they have accomplished. Please stop by, show your support, and learn from your colleagues. Here are a few newsworthy oral and poster abstracts that you won’t want to miss! Poster Determining accuracy of CLABSI data submission for public reporting hospital-acquired infections in New York State from 2007-2009 New York State (NYS) began mandatory reporting of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) data in 2007 into the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) for the purposes of public reporting. Audits were performed to verify accuracy of this data. See this poster to learn how these audits were conducted and about the extraordinary results! Poster Hospital administrators: Finding a role in supporting infection prevention programs, Virginia, 2010 Have you ever felt like you had the capabilities and potential to make a difference— but obstacles and lack of resources prevented you from doing so? Acute care regulatory requirements are increasingly focused on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), placing additional responsibilities on infection prevention programs, many of which have limited financial and personnel resources. Visit this poster to obtain information on how Virginia managed to gain support for these efforts. Oral Presentation Healthcare worker pertussis cases in a pediatric hospital Imagine dealing with a statewide pertussis epidemic. How do you treat patients while your healthcare workers (HCWs) are infected? Hear how one hospital dealt with the onset of pertussis in their HCWs and the lessons learned from this situation. Having Trouble Getting Approval for APIC 2011? T he APIC 2011 Annual Conference theme, Translating Science – Sustainable Solutions, focuses on learning how to implement the latest science and clinical best practices in a manner that is sustainable over time. The APIC 2011 final brochure details a program agenda filled with sessions, events, and workshops that reflect this theme. How can you get approval to attend? Follow these easy steps… 1. BROWSE through the session titles and their descriptions to see which are valuable to you and your practice setting. 2. FIND speakers from academia, government and industry that will inspire, motivate, and educate you. 3. CIRCLE the right mix of workshops and sessions that will teach clinical best prac- tices vital to your facility. Don’t forget to add the invaluable networking events, exhibit hall openings, and abstract poster display times. THEN, 4. SUBMIT these choices to your supervisor, along with this letter template, to demonstrate and reinforce the value of participating in this year’s annual conference. We look forward to seeing you in Baltimore! Thank You Sponsors APIC gratefully acknowledges the following companies for their generous support of the Annual Conference educational programs and courses: Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors  http://conference.apic.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Peer_Reviewed_Program_Development&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=16785 http://content.yudu.com/A1rcrg/2011Sessions/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl http://conference.apic.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Supervisor_Letter1&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17452 http://content.yudu.com/A1rcrg/2011Sessions/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl

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APIC Daily News 2011 Preview
Contents
Abstracts
Annual Conference Highlights
APIC Village
Exhibit Hall
Keynote Speakers
APIC Housing Bureau
Enter to Win!
Dining in Baltimore

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