Who We Are

APIC Central Texas Chapter 116 is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of infection prevention and control in healthcare and community settings. We unite professionals across hospitals, public health, and allied sectors to drive measurable improvements in safety, education, and epidemiologic outcomes across the region.

Recent Presenters & Topics

January 17, 2025: No Education Session Held.

February 19, 2025: “SHEA/IDSA/APIC 2022 Hand Hygiene Update: A Walk through the 7 Essential Practices” – Lori Moore, MPH, BSN, RN, MSCE (Clinical Educator, GOJO)

March 19, 2025: “Chronos HLD for Ultrasound Probes/Transducers” – Will Smyth (Germitec)

April 16, 2025: “Zoonotic Conditions” – Dr. David Smonko, DVM (Regional Zoonosis Control Veterinarian, Texas DSHS)

May 21, 2025: “Stethoscope Disinfection” – Monica Smith, BSN, RN, CPHQ (Skope)

June 18, 2025: “HOCl Disinfection” (Sanitis)

July 16, 2025: "Unlocking the Full Potential of UV-C Disinfection with SAM" (Loop Robotics)

August 20, 2025: No Presentation

September 17, 2025: No Presentation

October 15, 2025: "Dilution Drama: When Systems Fail and Pathogens Prevail" - Barley Chironda (Clorox)

Resources

• CDC Infection Control Tools
• Project Firstline Training
• ICAR Toolkit
• Measles Communication Toolkit