The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is a private nonprofit professional organization based in Arlington, VA for healthcare practitioners dedicated to the principles of infection control.
APIC strives to limit the cause and spread of hospital-acquired (HAIs) infections by: APIC has a central office governed by an elected board of directors comprising four officers and nine to 12 directors.
In addition, APIC has 124 regional chapters across the United States.
Moreover, APIC offers a selection of areas of infection control concentration called sections.
APIC also offers awards every year to healthcare practitioners who have been recognized as leaders in infection control advancement.