The board serves as the governing body, providing oversight and influence for the direction and goals of the chapter. It consists of the four primary officers, the Immediate past president, and one to six other directors, who are also elected by the membership. According to the bylaws, there should be at least one additional director, but no more than 6 to constitute a full board. The exact number of directors a chapter has within this required range, however, is determined by the chapter board.
As a collective, the chapter’s board has five core overarching responsibilities pertaining to chapter efficacy. These core responsibilities are:
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- Determining and facilitating the chapter’s purpose
- Chapter management and governance
- Establishing strategy; planning, monitoring, and strengthening chapter programs
- Ensuring adequate chapter resources and managing them effectively
- Recruiting and orienting new leaders
Education Chair
Plans programs for all regular membership meetings, working with Board to ensure session align with strategic plan and vision.
Nominating Chair
Provide qualified candidates for ballot each year. Oversees updates and distribution of “Willingness to Serve” forms with summary of qualifications/activities for each office and open board positions.
Engagement Chair
Planning social events for the chapter including planning of end of year event.
Professional Advancement Chair
Provide avenues toward professional advancement through certification and re-certification in Infection Prevention & Control for all members
Vendor Liaison
Schedules vendors as necessary for regular monthly meetings and serves on the OSWAPIC Conference Committee as the Vendor Liaison. Notifies President and Treasurer of vendors for upcoming meetings for inclusion in the business meeting agenda.
Conference Co-Chairs
To provide at least one full-day educational conference annually for the members of the Chapter.
Governmental Affairs Chair/Chapter Legislative Representative (CLR)
Monitors local, state, and federal legislation, regulations or standards affecting Infection Prevention & Control Practice. As APIC’s representative to state and local policy makers on public policy matters, the Chapter Leadership Representative (CLR) is a high-level officer of his/her/their chapter. The CLR serves as the major link between his/her/their Chapter, APIC headquarters, and the Public Policy Committee. The success of APIC’s public policy initiatives is highly dependent upon the support and energies of the Chapter members, particularly the CLR.
Historian/Social Media Chair
Maintains electronic copies of the following historical documents on platform designated by board, including but not limited to: Pictorial/digital history of chapter activities/members as available, and Copies of any document packet submitted to APIC Headquarters for Chapter Excellence Award. Updates OSWAPIC social media sites and Chapter Website.
Mentoring Chair
Facilitates regular meetings and activities to provide information and education to members for professional growth. Reports to the membership at monthly meeting, as necessary.
Awards & Recognition Chair
Informs members of STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award criteria and other award opportunities; assists with chapter award applications. Recognizes members for STAR awards and other IP-related accomplishments, e.g., FAPIC, annually at the end-of-the-year event.