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Volunteer applications are accepted year-round. To be considered as a 2020 volunteer, your completed application is due October 4, 2019. Learn more

If you have questions about volunteer opportunities, contact volunteer@apic.org.

2019 Committee Chairs

Standing (L-R): Karoline Sperling, Lynn Cromer, Joseph Scaletta, Jim Davis, DeAnn Richards, Mary Alice Lavin
Sitting (L-R): Kimberly Newman, Angela Vassallo, Lisa Caffery, Darlene Carey

Annual Conference Committee

This Committee plans and presents the annual conference educational program. View committee. Download the committee report.

Communications Committee

This Committee steers APIC’s messaging to consumers, members, and other healthcare professionals. 
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Education Committee

This Committee plans, develops, and implements educational courses both online and in-person that address identified educational needs related to infection prevention and control. View committee. Download the committee report.

Member Services Committee

This Committee adds value to APIC membership and the member experience. View committee. Download the committee report.

Nominating and Awards Committee

The Nominating and Awards Committee is charged with the identification and solicitation of potential candidates for APIC and CBIC Office, development of a slate of candidates for the annual elections, oversight of the elections process and management of the APIC Awards program.
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Practice Guidance Committee

This Committee compiles, assesses, develops, and influences guidelines and standards related to the practice of infection prevention and control. This committee provides a means within APIC to guide and inform the membership on practice issues and recommends official positions on standards, guidelines, and other pertinent documents affecting the practice of infection prevention and control.
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Professional Development Committee

This Committee promotes professional development of APIC members and diffusion of the APIC Competency Model. View committee. Download the committee report.

Public Policy Committee

This Committee monitors and prepares input into legislative and regulatory issues affecting the practice of infection prevention and control and develops a comprehensive public policy agenda for the organization. View committee. Download the committee report.

Research Committee

This Committee coordinates initiatives focused on practical solutions, grounded in science, that can be implemented across the spectrum of healthcare settings. The aim of the Committee is to make implementation science a meaningful and essential tool used by all infection preventionists.
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