2013 Infection Infection Prevention for Prevention Ambulatory Training Surgery Centers & Exhibitor & Education for Sponsorship the Prevention of Infection Prospectus (EPI®) About APIC The mission of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology is to create a safer world through prevention of infection. The association’s more than 14,000 members direct infection prevention programs that save lives and improve the bottom line for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. APIC advances its mission through patient safety, implementation science, competencies and certification, advocacy, and data standardization. About APIC Infection Prevention Training Courses APIC infection prevention training courses teach practical and complex issues in everyday language. Attendees learn first-hand from board certified (CIC®) experts through a “less lecture, more hands on” approach that will build their ability to enhance the infection prevention program at their facilities. And the training doesn’t end in the classroom. Courses feature post-event online webinars that reinforce the topics so that attendees are well prepared to meet their next challenge in infection prevention. Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 2 [email protected] • 443-838-8923 APIC provides high quality clinical education in infection prevention through three live courses. Columbus, OH Infection Prevention for Ambulatory Infection Prevention for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) Surgery Centers (ASC) April 12-13, 2013 This two day novice level course is designed for healthcare professionals working in infection prevention in ambulatory care settings, and will Education for the Prevention of Infection cover topics related to regulatory requirements and (EPI®) 101 implementation of evidence-based interventions. Participants learn how to develop an effective April 14-16, 2013 infection prevention program to protect patients and comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions for coverage. Education for the Prevention of Infection (EPI®) 201 April 14-16, 2013 EPI® 101: The Fundamentals of Infection Surveillance, Prevention, and Control Denver, CO This three day novice level course is designed to help guide individuals new to infection prevention and control. Interactive activities enable participants to define goals for an effective infection prevention Infection Prevention for Ambulatory program and outline a program plan. Course Surgery Centers (ASC) content highlights both clinical and program management knowledge essential for all infection October 4-5, 2013 preventionists. Education for the Prevention of Infection (EPI®) 101 EPI® 201: Advancing Practice Using October 6-8, 2013 Epidemiologic Principles This three day proficient level course is appropriate Education for the Prevention of Infection for individuals who are more experienced in (EPI®) 201 infection prevention and control, or for those who have already taken the EPI® 101 course and are October 6-8, 2013 ready to move to the next level of critical thinking to improve practice and outcomes. Group work and case studies allow participants to further examine infection prevention program goals and study a variety of approaches. Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 3 [email protected] • 443-838-8923 BECOME AN EXHIBITOR Plan now to be a part of the EPI® and ASC courses to introduce your company to healthcare professionals that are committed to infection prevention. In 2013, join APIC in Columbus, Ohio and Denver, Colorado for these three essential courses for infection preventionists. To reach this select audience, your company can utilize onsite tabletop exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities. As an exhibitor, your company will: • Increase brand awareness with this select group of infection preventionists • Promote your products/services to a unique demographic • Meet and network with new and dedicated infection preventionists EXHIBITS BENEFITS All 2013 APIC EPI® and ASC course exhibitors receive the following: • Tabletop display space – 6’ table, two chairs, electricity • Ribbons for all exhibit booth personnel • Four complimentary exhibitor-only registrations • Final registration list for each site, by course type • Company name/logo featured on “APIC Bingo Sheet” – an exercise that encourages all course attendees to visit the exhibit booths in exchange for entry into APIC giveaways • Logo on the APIC web pages for these training courses • Recognition on 2013 training course marketing materials Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 4 [email protected] • 443-838-8923 ASC ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS Professional Discipline Professional Discipline Public Health Epidemiology LPN/LVN MD 1% 1% 2% 1% Other 4% RN 91% Practice Settings Practice Setting Urgent Care Dialysis Dental Care Fertility Center 1% 2% 3% 1% Optometry 5% Orthopedic Surgery 12% 41% Pain Management 15% Endoscopy 20% Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 5 [email protected] • 443-838-8923 ASC ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS (continued) Years worked in infection prevention Years worked in infection prevention More than 7 Less Than 1 Years Year 16% 26% 4-6 Years 1-3 Years 14% 44% Purchasing Power Infection Prevention-related products and services that attendees will be reviewing, recommending and/or purchasing over the next 6 months (multiple responses) Note: This list was provided on the course evaluation and does not necessarily reflect interest in these product categories exclusively. Purchasing Power Diagnostic tests Other Environmental 4% 1% and surface Surgical skin disinfection prep 31% 18% Surveillance Hand hygiene systems products 18% 28% Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 6 [email protected] • 443-838-8923 EPI® ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS Professional Discipline (multiple responses) EPI® 101 Other Epidemiology Public Health MD EMT MT LPN/LVN NP RN EPI® 201 Other Epidemiology Public Health MD EMT MT LPN/LVN NP RN Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 7 [email protected] • 443-838-8923 EPI® ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS (continued) Practice Setting (multiple responses) EPI® 101 Other Behavioral Health Public Health Home Health Long Term Care Ambulatory Care Hospital EPI® 201 Other Behavioral Health Public Health Home Health Long Term Care Ambulatory Care Hospital Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 8 [email protected] • 443-838-8923 EPI® ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS (continued) Years Worked in Infection Prevention EPI® 101 More than 7 years 4-6 years 1-3 years Less than 1 year EPI® 201 More than 7 years 4-6 years 1-3 years Less than 1 year Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 9 [email protected] • 443-838-8923 EPI® ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS (continued) Purchasing Power Infection Prevention-related products and services that attendees will be reviewing, recommending and/or purchasing over the next 6 months (multiple responses) Note: This list was provided on the course evaluation and does not necessarily reflect interest in these product categories exclusively. EPI® 101 Other Emerging Technologies PPE Vascular Access Products Surveillance systems Surgical Skin Prep Hand Hygiene Products Environmental and Surface Disinfection Diagnostic Tests EPI® 201 Other Emerging Technologies PPE Vascular Access Products Surveillance systems Surgical Skin Prep Hand Hygiene Products Environmental and Surface Disinfection Diagnostic Tests Contact: Jennifer Kerhin • APIC Course Sponsorship Manager 10 [email protected] • 443-838-8923