Badger APIC International Partners
APIC Badger Chapter members has partnered with the Kenya Infection Control Nurses Chapter (ICNC) since 2007. In 2012, ICNC hosted their 5th annual Infection Control and Prevention Scientific Conference in Nairobi and their 5th annual Infection Control and Prevention Scientific Symposium offered in rural Kenya. Some of the other chapter activities include;
1. Participated in development and launch of their national ICP policy and guidelines
2. Member of the national health care waste management task force
3. Member in the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership-(GARP)
4. Conducted hand hygiene campaigns in schools and communities
5. Conducted a one week training for the health care workers in the Dadaab refugee camp.
The chapter has planted three additional chapters in their country. Finally, a brief article reviewing this partnership was submitted and accepted for publication in AJIC.
Nairobi Infection Control Nurses Chapter (ICNC) 2018 Report
Nairobi Infection Control Nurses Chapter (ICNC) 2017 Report
Nairobi Infection Control Nurses Chapter (ICNC) 2015 Report
ICNC Photos 2015
Through the University of Wisconsin Madison Medical Education Partnership Initiative, APIC badger chapter members identified a new contact in Ethiopia. The contact was requesting infection control educational and networking opportunities. In addition to providing international infection control contacts and online resources, the chapter shipped two cases of infection control educational CDs.
Wisconsin Department of Health Division of Quality Assurance Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) in Long-term Care (LTC) Pilot Initiative
APIC Badger Chapter members participate in a statewide initiative dedicated to preventing HAIs in LTC. The members of the initiative began meeting in March 2012 and have accomplished the following:
1. Conducted an online survey of WI LTC facilities using the CDC LTC baseline needs assessment tool
2. Developed a glucometer toolkit
3. Planning an Infection Prevention in LTC educational conference.
Wisconsin Infection Control and Outcome Research (WICTOR) Collaborative
APIC Badger Chapter members participate in a regional infection control research collaborative. Examples of research study activities include:
1. Reducing ICU Infections Using Surveillance Cultures (RISC) Study
2. Qualitative Understanding and Evaluation of the Risk of Isolation (QUERI) Study
3. Clostridium difficile Prevention Practices Around the State
4. Education Regarding KPC Communication in the State.
In addition, a grant application was submitted for the APIC Heroes Implementation Research Scholar Award Program; although the application was not selected for funding.
WI Annual APIC Conference
One of the four WI Chapters hosts the annual Wisconsin APIC conference which Badger APIC has been involved since the beginning. Members serve on different. This alliance provides the opportunity for us to bring national expert speakers to Wisconsin focused on current, cutting edge topics. Most importantly, all the monies earned from the conference are returned to the chapters which in turn provide scholarships to members to attend IP educational offerings. Badger Chapter uses the money to support our sister chapter.
Badger APIC Vendor Program
Although Badger APIC cannot endorse specific products, the Vendor Program is a great opportunity for venders to present their product information to a targeted audience on a one-to-one basis. A space with tables is provided to the vendor, to display materials during our bi-monthly meetings during the lunch hour for a fee. This money is put back into our scholarship program to support our members. The program provides an opportunity for members from small facilities to learn about new products they may never see, especially those members from long-term care who are often overlooked by vendors. The partnership with vendors also gives our industry partners an opportunity to have the undivided attention of members who are continually have to do more with less and often can’t carve out the time to see vendors at their facilities. Bringing our industry partners to the meetings has demonstrated an innovative solution to supporting our members and provides a unique opportunity for our vendors as well.