The Chapter Engagement Committee provides encouragement, support (as appropriate), and facilitates an annual chapter celebration

CONFERENCE

The Conference Committee develops one or more seminars and/or workshops annually, addressing topics of current relevance, and featuring speakers who are experts in various disciplines within infection control.

Education PROGRAM

The Education Program Committee plans programs for all regular membership meetings, working with APIC-DFW Board to ensure sessions align with the strategic plan, vision, and memberships needs.

If you are interested in joining our committee or want to present to the APIC-DFW chapter, please get in touch with Anne Mattern.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS/CLR

The Governmental Affairs Committee concentrates first on Texas-based infection control issues at the state legislative level, and, as an extension of National APIC regarding national legislative issues impacting  infection prevention and control. Activities include dissemination of critical legislative information for the purpose of networking and letter writing campaigns to impact the law making process based on science.  This committee also keeps the membership current on the Texas Department of State Health Services per proposed/adopted rules as published in the Texas Register.

HISTORIAN/PR Committee

The Historian collects and organizes pertinent information needed to maintain Chapter records, including meeting minutes, bylaws, and financial documents. In honor of our chapter's 25th anniversary, we created a scrapbook highlighting chapter activities to display at chapter meetings and events

MEMBERSHIP

Board Member #4 is responsible for maintaining the membership roster, welcoming new members into the chapter, and answer chapter members' questions about membership

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PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT

The Professional Advancement Committee leads a monthly study group for members who are preparing to take the Infection Prevention and Control Certification exam (CIC) and provides study materials, exam-taking tips and other related assistance as needed. The Committee also provides recognition to members who have become certified or have recertified during the year at the APIC DFW annual holiday luncheon.

Vendor Liaison

Arranges vendors for the monthly meeting, including webinar sponsorship opportunity,

WEBMASTER

Our website is designed to provide our members with timely and pertinent information, convenient tools for participating in chapter activities, and resources to enhance practice. The goal of the website is to position the APIC-DFW website as the primary communication tool for our chapter.