The recipients are nominated by their peers or self-nominated and must meet criteria in education, patient safety, advocacy and influence, process and systems development, program development and cost savings.
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APIC has also chosen six chapters to receive $2,500 in grants to host an infection prevention activity for the International Infection Prevention Week, which is Oct. 14-20. Applicants are judged on the creativity and uniqueness of their program idea; its potential to educate and raise awareness about infection prevention; the feasibility of the project and budget; and an organized approach to program execution.
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