Arlington, Va. – The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and Argentum, the leading association for resident-centered senior living communities, have jointly developed an infection prevention and control (IPC) course to educate frontline health professionals working in the nation’s 30,000 assisted living communities.1
The first-of its-kind, the Infection Prevention and Control Essentials for Assisted Living course is comprised of four modules specially developed for healthcare professionals in assisted living communities.
The first module includes infection prevention and control basics such as hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory etiquette, sharps safety, environmental topics, cleaning and disinfection, and food safety. The second module addresses transmission-based precautions and covers an array of infections and conditions of concern in the assisted living environment. The third module addresses why residents in these communities may be at an increased risk for infection and special care considerations. The fourth and final module is a compilation of the elements needed to build and lead a strong infection prevention and control program in the assisted living community.
“Through our partnership with Argentum, we are able to provide IPC education to a critical group of healthcare professionals who provide direct care to our nation’s seniors,” said APIC CEO Devin Jopp, EdD, MS.
“Teaming our senior living experts with APIC’s infection prevention experts, we have been able to develop a thorough and comprehensive course that is uniquely tailored to our audience. It’s critical as the industry continues to elevate measures to protect residents from infection,” said Brad Williams, Argentum Senior Vice President of Business Operations. Gain access to the education via the Argentum or APIC website.
About APIC
Founded in 1972, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading association for infection preventionists and epidemiologists. With more than 15,000 members, APIC advances the science and practice of infection prevention and control. APIC carries out its mission through research, advocacy, and patient safety; education, credentialing, and certification; and fostering
development of the infection prevention and control workforce of the future. Together with our members and partners, we are working toward a safer world through the prevention of infection. Join us and learn more at apic.org.
About Argentum
Argentum is the leading national association exclusively dedicated to supporting companies operating professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the older adults and families they serve. Since 1990, Argentum has advocated for choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all older adults.
Argentum members operate senior living communities that include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), which are home to 2 million vulnerable seniors, of which 42% are veterans or their spouses.
Argentum member companies operate senior living communities offering assisted living, independent living, continuing care, and memory care services. Along with its state partners, Argentum’s membership represents approximately 75 percent of the senior living industry—an industry with a national economic impact of nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars and responsible for providing over 1.6 million jobs. For more information, visit www.argentum.org.
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1. American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. Facts & Figures. Accessed July 12, 2023. https://www.ahcancal.org/Assisted-Living/Facts-and-Figures/Pages/default.aspx
