Vision & Mission

Vision: A safer world through the prevention of infection

Mission: 
To advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control

APIC Strategic Plan 2022 and Beyond:

Champion the scientific advancement and practice of infection prevention and control

  1. Prioritize, promote, and support infection prevention research
  2. Advance research competency among IP professionals
  3. Develop and disseminate evidence-based best practice guidance for infection prevention and control

Elevate Infection Preventionists as essential advocates, leaders, and experts

  1. Engage and influence key leaders on the value of the IPC field and profession
  2. Strengthen leadership capabilities to enhance the influence of IPs
  3. Modernize IP staffing guidance to influence employers
  4. Influence the policy and regulatory environment to advance infection prevention

Foster development of the next generation infection prevention and control workforce

  1. Develop and promote pathways to enter the field of IPC
  2. Develop a nationally recognized career advancement pathway
  3. Develop strategies to attract new talent
  4. Develop strategies to retain existing IPs