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APIC COMPETENCY MODEL
Objectives:1.Attendees will be able to identify the four
domains of the APIC Competency Model2.Attendees will be able to identify the three
career states in the APIC Competency Model3.Attendees will be able to identify 3 accredited
colleges that offer online Masters in Nursing programs
No Disclosures to report
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• The APIC Competency Model was first introduced in AJIC in May 2012
• Outlines the skills needed to advance the IP field
• Directs IP’s professional development at all career stages
APIC COMPETENCY MODEL
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• The model emphasizes those areas that will be essentially critical in the next 3-5 years.
• Puts Patient Safety at the center
INTRODUCTION
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• Identifies 3 Stages of Competency:
• Novice• Middle• Advanced
STAGES
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• Four Critical area of expertise needed for the expanding role of the Infection Preventionist
• Leadership• Performance Improvement
/Implementation Science • Technical• Infection Prevention and
Control
CRITICAL AREAS
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• Influence rather than authority
• Collaboration• Followership• Program
Management• Critical Thinking
Skills• Communication
LEADERSHIP DOMAIN
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• Epidemiology and surveillance
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Reduction and Infection Prevention
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Use and interpretation of diagnostic tests
• Education
• Research
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL DOMAIN
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• Information Technology Support
• Surveillance Technology
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
TECHNICAL DOMAIN
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• Identify opportunities
• Assemble PI team• Tools and
methods• Implementation• Measuring
success
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT – IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE DOMAIN
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COMPETENCY AND CERTIFICATION
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) • Strategic Priority for all professionals
engaged in Infection Prevention and Control
• CIC denotes mastery of the fundamental knowledge required for competent performance in the practice
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USING THE APIC COMPETENCY MODEL
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QUESTIONS?