APIC Consulting Services deploys only the most experienced consultants, all board-certified in infection prevention and control, to deliver customized solutions to our clients and partners. With a vast network of IP consultants, we offer proven subject matter expertise to healthcare facilities and businesses throughout the world. All work will be customized to meet the specific needs of each client.
Assessments
APIC Consulting provides onsite assessments designed to identify and mitigate infection risks. Our assessments include a detailed written report of findings and recommendations which serve as road map to help bring the facility into compliance.
Infection Control Assessment & Response Program
APIC Consulting has conducted ICAR assessments in many states, on behalf of their state health departments. During the COVID-19 global pandemic, APIC Consulting, has provided up to 16 interim infection preventionists for a state health department on part-time and full-time basis from May 2020 to the present. These consultants address COVID-19 outbreaks, perform onsite and tele-ICAR assessments, review infection control policies and procedures, and deliver IPC training to multiple shifts throughout healthcare facilities.
State mandated infection control support
APIC Consultants are state-approved to work with facilities on mandated infection prevention and control plans of correction, including Directed Plan of Correction, F-Tags, Root Cause Analysis, and Immediate Jeopardy citations. APIC Consulting knows time is of the essence, so contact us today to start the remediation process tomorrow.
“Our state health department recommended we bring in a consultant, and the first name they suggested was APIC Consulting Services.”
Data Audit & Validation
During the audit APIC Consulting evaluates the appropriate application of NHSN definitions by focusing on correct numerator and denominator data, identifying and tracking events, enhancing understanding of NHSN case definitions, and minimizing data entry error.
IPC Training
Customized IPC training tailored to your facility needs and relevant topics, e.g., high level disinfection & sterilization, COVID-19 mandates, vaccine hesitancy, etc. Training is developed and taught by CIC® certified instructors with 10+ years’ IPC experience. You can be assured that staff will receive the best training in the industry.
Interim IP Staffing
We understand that every facility is different and offer flexible, responsive interim staffing support to meet your specific needs. Our consultants are experienced in all aspect of infection prevention and we work with you to select the ideal interim IP for your facility.
New IP Onboarding
To support a recently promoted or appointed infection preventionist APIC Consulting works in tandem with the new IP and internal staff to ensure that policies and procedures follow appropriate guidelines and best practices of accreditation and regulatory standards throughout the transition.
Outbreak investigations
Our IP investigators conduct an independent assessment to pinpoint the outbreak. An onsite exit interview will guide the implementation team in next steps along with a final written report of findings and recommendations.
RE-OPENING GUIDANCE FOR FACILITIES, OFFICES, & BUSINESS OPERATIONS
APIC Consulting has IP experts ready to assess and provide the latest guidance for healthcare businesses and teams to safely re-open and re-engage as they return to work. Whether you need updated policies, or development of an entire plan, our experts are available to guide you through the steps to ensure everyone’s safety.
Collaborations with Industry
Looking to break into the IPC space or have a product or service for healthcare facilities? We have a roster of over 300 IPC subject matter experts ready to advise. There comes a time when businesses need feedback from IP experts to facilitate product development, market due diligence, and research - and APIC Consulting is here. Our roster of corporate clients includes industry stakeholders as well as novel startups.
Collaborations with state Health Departments
From statewide IPC surveys to HAI program assessments, APIC Consulting works with state and local health departments to develop a customized scope of work to fit the funding objectives goals and project goals. APIC Consulting is able to add capacity to state and local health departments and HAI programming.
“We appreciate APIC Consulting Service’s wealth of knowledge, and I know I can speak for everyone when I say we have opened our eyes, even wider!”
Customized webinar education
APIC Consulting can provide clients with a customized webinar or series for supplemental education. APIC Consultants are leaders in the infection prevention and control industry and act as subject matter experts that will build the education based around your individual needs to provide you with the latest guidance and research.
Contact Tracing
APIC Consulting now offers Contact Tracing services to help keep your workplace safe. Having an effective Contact Tracer means they understand medical terms and the principles of exposure, infection, infectious period, infectious interactions, symptoms of disease, pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic infection, and so much more. The Contact Tracers we employ have excellent interpersonal skills, know how to deal with sensitive and private information, and engage in professional and informational conversations. They will provide confident care instructions for patients and contacts, and keep your staff safe.
Federal and State grant work
Consider APIC Consulting and our roster of infection prevention and control subject matter experts for your grant funded projections and ongoing activations. APIC Consultants provide subject matter expertise and are able to work full-time or part-time to execute grant scope of work. Our internal team will act as project managers to ensure the deliverables are met and that the grant funders are satisfied with the expected outcomes. Over the past 10 years, APIC Consulting has bid and won grant projects ranging from $50,000 - $5,000,000. Just ask us!