APIC

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes. The association primary responsibility for infection prevention, control and hospital epidemiology in healthcare settings around the globe. A majority of the ambulatory care service centers are now required to become members of this organization. Along with this the government has set aside $50 million dollars to go in and fix the infection control breaches in such facilities. This is a good deed for patients and healthcare workers.