Resources for the Infection Preventionist
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Find information about how professional infection preventionists can control the spread of infection.
Local Utah APIC chapter
- Get information about chapter meetings and local information
APIC Online Book
Certification Board of Infection Control
- A detailed look at the information needed for those who would like to be certified
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Useful information regarding best practices for infection prevention
Healthcare-associated infections
- How to tell if an infection is healthcare-associated and the general guidelines for prevention
Utah Department of Health and Human Services – Healthcare-associated infections
- Infectious disease reporting
Information on reporting guidelines that will support the infection preventionist’s efforts to maintain accuracy in reporting - Infection control transfer communication form
Utah Department of Health and Human Services has Registered Nurses and Epidemiologists available to answer questions.
Call 801-538-6191.