Healthcare acquired infection (HAI) surveillance is a foundational element in infection prevention practice and is typically the most time consuming task in an infection preventionists work day.

Several studies have examined the accuracy and consistency among infection preventionists in applying NHSN definitions. The largest study found that participants incorrectly coded infections more than 1/3 of test cases.

IP&MA infection preventionists are sharing their work this week on an international stage at the APIC 2025 Annual Conference in Phoenix. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology conference is an annual meeting where infection preventionists and IP researchers share and discuss research findings in the fields of infection prevention and control and healthcare epidemiology, and exchange ideas and insights that can help improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes. See what we are sharing with the infection prevention community.

Infection prevention programs play a vital role in protecting patient health. Our infection preventionists collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of care to implement targeted interventions and create meaningful change in how care is provided.  IP&MA infection preventionists are driving measurable improvements in acute care, behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Here’s how some of their efforts are making a difference.