that addresses the Implementation Science gaps. by members Participation in APIC 2c. Collaborate with Research activities related disciplines Promote APIC NNJ and organizations in members submission of promoting papers to peer-reviewed implementation journals at increased science research. Foster beginning research through educational programs and formation of research program. Goal 3: IP competencies and certification goal Define, develop, strengthen, and sustain competencies of the IP across the career span and support board certification in infection prevention and control (CIC®) to obtain widespread adoption. OBJECTIVE INITIATIVES STRATEGY ASSIGNED EVIDENCED BY STATUS Objectives Indicators Announce President and Repeat CIC 3a. Utilize and promote the Educational availability & survey and BOD APIC IP competency model sessions will process of test analyze data for and program for the career integrate the taking. Announce trends and span. learning of formation of study opportunities: members groups and Plan for follow up 3b. Promote resources to utilizing the IP provide support survey in 2018 support optimal use of the competency as needed. competency model for IPs model. Member led and other leaders at the point Encourage Announce groups to of patient care. certification for successful advance content members, aim candidates. Give expertise and 3c. Promote the value of for certification pins to learning CIC® certification to key of 75 percent of certified stakeholders, regulators, eligible APIC members. Member(s) serve consumers, and accreditors. NNJ members on National as CIC® Encourage committees – 3d. Explore options for Disseminate membership and Shannon Davila, supporting and recognizing information participation in Professional IPs who have achieved an regarding National APIC
that addresses the gaps. 2c. Collaborate with related disciplines and organizations in promoting implementation science research. Implementation Science by members Participation in APIC Research activities Promote APIC NNJ members submission of papers to peer-reviewed journals at increased Foster beginning research through educational programs and formation of research program. Goal 3: IP competencies and certification goal Define, develop, strengthen, and sustain competencies of the IP across the career span and support board certification in infection prevention and control (CIC®) to obtain widespread adoption. OBJECTIVE INITIATIVES STRATEGY ASSIGNED EVIDENCED BY STATUS Objectives 3a. Utilize and promote the APIC IP competency model and program for the career span. 3b. Promote resources to support optimal use of the competency model for IPs and other leaders at the point of patient care. 3c. Promote the value of CIC® certification to key stakeholders, regulators, consumers, and accreditors. 3d. Explore options for supporting and recognizing IPs who have achieved an Indicators Educational sessions will integrate the learning of members utilizing the IP competency model. Encourage certification for members, aim for certification of 75 percent of eligible APIC NNJ members as CIC® Disseminate information regarding Announce availability & process of test taking. Announce formation of study groups and provide support as needed. Announce successful candidates. Give pins to certified members. Encourage membership and participation in National APIC President and BOD Repeat CIC survey and analyze data for trends and opportunities: Plan for follow up survey in 2018 Member led groups to advance content expertise and learning Member(s) serve on National committees – Shannon Davila, Professional
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