To meet the core competencies of the profession as outlined by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), IPs need to be able to apply critical reading skills to evaluate research findings, and incorporate research findings into practice through education and consultation. Consistent with the Implementation Science goal of APIC’s Strategic Plan 2020, Industry Perspectives helps to facilitate the implementation of scientific research to prevent infection by opening a pathway to critical information on infection prevention products and services.
Below is a list of resources to assist IPs and other healthcare professionals in reviewing and evaluating research: