Grateful This Holiday Season✨A heartfelt thank you to infection preventionists, public health workers, healthcare heroes, & our amazing community Your dedication, resilience, and care make all the difference. Wishing you all peace and joy this holiday season! 💙 #APICDFW #APIC

February is here! While celebrating Love, let’s also remember #AmericanHeartMonth. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for most people in the US. Learn about the risks, and how to care for your ❤️ buff.ly/4aI4d4c

Hey all-- Don't forget about our Monthly CE and business meeting tomorrow, FEBRUARY CE and Meeting Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Click here to register--> buff.ly/4hkZEPp

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported the first death from measles in the ongoing outbreak-- buff.ly/4hU9kkH. IP's should remain alert as case counts grow. Visit CDC's page on Measles recommendations buff.ly/41iGnrv.

📢 Join us on Thursday, March 6 at 1:00PM for our Chapter Meeting and CE Presentation! Presentation Topic: "Plumbing 201 for Infection Preventionists: Plumbing Materials + Biofilm" by David Pierre buff.ly/3gAW7Dq Register here--> buff.ly/ItAt1Nj (Virtual only)

1 Dose of MMR is 93% effective against measles, while 2 doses are 97% effective against measles. The ongoing Measles outbreak is a reminded that these diseases are vaccine preventable. Is your child up to date? More details here--> buff.ly/cmPS9Ym #vaccineswork

In 2023, Texas reported a Tuberculosis (TB) incidence rate of 4.1 cases per 100,000 persons: well above the national rate of 2.9. In observation of World TB Day, lets increase awareness about TB. #WorldTBDay #endTB

Check out our new and improved APIC DFW Website!! 👉 apicdfw.org/index.php Visit the Member Directory to see our amazing members, and Save the Date for the April Meeting (Virtual): Date 🗓️: 4/3/25 Time 🕐: 1-3 PM Topic👩‍🏫: From Fingers to Fomites, Sharon Ward-Fore

From Acute care hospitals to Rehabilitation Facilities, Infection Preventionists (IPs) often work behind the scenes to reduce the risk of infection for patients, visitors, and staff. Happy #InternationalIPDay to all the amazing IP's and thank you for all that you do! 🦠 😷 🏥

"Imagine a military hospital in the 1850s that is between Russia and Europe. The hospital is dark, with lanterns..." Want to keep reading? Check out this awesome article by Katie Davis on the role of nurses in infection prevention. nursology.net/2025/03/26/nur…

Join us for the MAY Chapter Meeting and CE Presentation! Date 📅: 5/1/25 Time 🕓: 1-3 PM Location 📍: Virtual/In-person at Tarrant Co. Health Dept. Check out the Presentation topic and register here --> buff.ly/Gm7S57p

Join us for a MEETUP at Wild Acres Restaurant (1734 El Paso St. #190, Fort Worth, TX 76102) from 3:15 to 6 PM. Enjoy food, drinks, and great conversations with fellow APIC members! #networking #APICConnect #socialize 🍕 🍽️ 🍻

Today marks World Hand Hygiene Day! Practicing proper #handhygiene remains the most effective way to prevent the transmission of infections. Along with #SafeGlove use, we can safeguard both ourselves and our patients. #InfectionControl #WHO #WashYourHands #APICDFW

🎤💡 Submit Your Poster Abstract Today! 💡🎤 🔗 8th Annual APIC DFW Poster Presentation Event Registration: buff.ly/yBMi0gg 📅 Abstract Deadline: Friday, June 27th, 2025 Eleven:45 pm CST Poster Session will be on 8.7.25, @ Methodist Richardson Medical Ctr @ 1:00 PM

🚨 The countdown begins for APIC 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, June 16-18!! 🚨 Check out buff.ly/lMeLvOz for all presentations and download the app. Are you attending virtually or in-person? 🙋 What presentations are you interested in? 👩‍🏫 #APIC25 #InfectionPrevention

APIC DFW is inviting everyone to our annual conference meet-up: 🌵 📍 Where: Fate Brewing Company | 4445 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 🌵 📅 When: Monday, 6/16 @ 6PM 🌵 🎉 What: Enjoy company and congratulate our APIC National award recipients Teri Mauldin and Rachel Watson! #APIC25

🚨 There's still time to submit your poster for the upcoming August education Session! 🚨 How to Submit: 🔗 8th Annual APIC DFW Poster Presentation Event Registration: buff.ly/yBMi0gg 📅 Abstract Deadline: Friday, June 27th, 2025 Eleven:45 pm CST

📢 Are you preparing to take the Certification in Infection Control (CIC) exam? 📢 Register for the TSICP COMPREHENSIVE TWO-DAY VIRTUAL COURSE to help you prepare! Participants will also have the opportunity earn 13.5 CNE contact hours. Register here: buff.ly/VC0YTRp

🌟 Star Award Nominations are now OPEN!!!🌟 Do you know an APIC DFW member who has made exceptional contributions to Infection Prevention and Control? Nominate them for a chance to win the STAR AWARD!! 🌟🏆 Learn more here: buff.ly/UuNF77x DEADLINE is 10/01/2025

Join us for our JULY Chapter Meeting and CE Presentation! Date 📅: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Time 🕓: 1-3 PM Location 📍: Virtual Presentation Topic: "TEPHI Behavioral Health Models - Sensitive Communications for the IP and EPI" by Dr. Kayla Ruch buff.ly/fAxbfhn