APIC NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (APIC NNJ) – STRATEGIC PLAN, 2017-2019 Reviewed & Revised January 2018 GOAL 1: Patient safety goal Demonstrate and support effective infection prevention and control as a key component of patient safety. OBJECTIVE INITIATIVES STRATEGY ASSIGNED EVIDENCED BY STATUS Objectives 1a. Collaborate and align with key infection prevention and public health organizations, agencies and, consumer groups, including international engagement, to demonstrate and promote effective infection prevention programs across the care continuum. Indicators Identify pertinent regulatory and legislative issues, and define priority. Collaboration with organizations, agencies, and consumer groups at increased level Continue communication link with National. Regularly scan professional literature and media reports for information. Evaluate liaisons and contacts. GAL/BOD Strategic Plan review at January meeting Annual Review Ongoing Report each month. Service on Quality Insights (HQSI) subcommittees and LAN HAI presentations by members to outside agencies i.e. NJHA, ICAR Info on regulatory issues available on our website, as handouts or via other venues. Issues discussed in Networking. 1b. Promote key processes of care that are shown to prevent infection. Provide sufficient resources for timely response to regulatory/legislative issues. Identify best practices and promote adoption of key processes of care by facilities Provide education on best practices and promote membership participation in local, regional and national initiatives to highlight best practices BOD GAL Ongoing, report at monthly meeting. Policy in Available on local and national APIC websites
1c. Promote optimizing partnership between providers and IPs as part of infection prevention programs. Enhance involvement at chapter level on legislative/regulatory issues. Dissemination of practices on a level. Support GAL activities Provide Education sessions on impending HC legislation. Ongoing member participation in state level GAL activities. Promote educational programs for outreach to professionals in alternate care settings. Continue to promote attendance at NICE Basic Course two times a year. Co-sponsor educational programs with other professional organizations. GAL/ Committee members BOD Member(s) appointed to participate Shannon Davila Annual Conference with NJ IDSA and APIC NJ 11/2016 11/2017 4/2016 ICPCNJ Seminar “50 Shades of Infection Prevention” 1d. Identify and promote tools that integrate elements of the science of patient safety into infection prevention programs Use of tools and resources by members i.e. TAP (targeted assessment for prevention) strategies. Explore opportunities for educational collaboration with Maintain liaison participation with other professional organizations. GAL/BOD Members Active liaison with NJHA Identification of CDC/NHSN case studies, best practices and learning opportunities. based
other APIC chapters and outside local and national organizations. Update information at chapter meetings. 2013-present NHSN Workgroup. 2015 NHSN definitions were updated and provided to members 1e. Identify and assess measures that demonstrate the impact of infection prevention as part of patient safety. Recognition of IPs as patient safety leaders within their organization and by regulatory bodies Provide education that integrates IP’s with other professions Recognize members at meetings and promote on website Recognize new CICs in 2017/2018 and Re-Certs in 2017/2018 BOD Interdisciplinary program offerings (see educational calendar) Member(s) on planning committee of Annual IDSNJ/APIC NNJ & SNJ Conference Members are encouraged to obtain CIC Subjects are prioritized on annual educational needs assessment GOAL 2: Implementation science goal Promote and facilitate the development and implementation of scientific research to prevent infection. OBJECTIVE INITIATIVES STRATEGY ASSIGNED EVIDENCED BY STATUS Objectives 2a. Demonstrate the of implementing the science of prevention to members, partners, and stakeholders. 2b. Identify gaps in knowledge and promote research Indicators Promote submission of well-designed scientific abstracts and papers at increased level by APIC NNJ members Promote presentations at the APIC Annual Conference and other meetings that demonstrate use of Send pledge annually upon approval of the Consider educational program on research design. Formation of committee. BOD Abstract writing workshop Annual meeting dedicated to members peer reviewed publications and posters –plan for 2017
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
advanced/expert level of knowledge and skills. educational opportunities from National APIC and other national and local resources for conferences, webinars and other educational venues Promote members who are experienced and have held a number of different positions on a local level, to run for office on a national level. Participate in Chapter Leadership Awards for National. sub-committees and task forces. Encouragement provided at chapter meetings. President to submit for chapter leader awards as appropriate. Encourage members to volunteer for CBIC CIC mentorship program Development committee. Amanda Hessels, National Research Committee, AJIC Editorial Board Educational programs tailored to meet the of IP at all levels of proficiency and competency Goal 4: Advocacy goal Influence and facilitate legislative, accreditation, and regulatory agenda for infection prevention with consumers, policy makers, health care leaders, and personnel across the care continuum. OBJECTIVE INITIATIVES STRATEGY ASSIGNED EVIDENCED BY STATUS Objectives 4a. Advance the development and adoption of scientifically infection prevention measures and the necessary technology support that Indicators Disseminate information from local, state and national activities to membership regarding changes in surveillance • Promote awareness and understanding of HAI reporting measures and their role in prevention BOD NHSN Work group Member(s) assigned to GAL and other legislative task forces/committees as appropriate Encouragement of membership to
promotes appropriate data collection. 4b. Support and advocate for resources that promote effective infection prevention and control efforts, programs, and initiatives. 4c. Promote active IP participation and collaboration with organizational leadership of providers, consumer advocacy groups, and payers to enhance infection prevention and control on all levels and points of care. structures and definitions Increase awareness of above • Promote expansion of infrastructure for infection prevention and control programs • Communication and interaction with state policy makers and healthcare leadership at increased level • Membership meetings participate in lobbying efforts congruent with state and national initiatives (IP staffing in NJ, CDC NHSN funding) HQSI liaison position created 2013 NJHA liaison position created 2014 Develop and Plan for APIC “Advocacy Day” Goal 5: Data standardization goal Promote and advocate for standardized, quality and comparable HAI data. OBJECTIVE INITIATIVES STRATEGY ASSIGNED EVIDENCED BY STATUS Objectives 5a. Support and participate in the strategic planning for advancing the description, collection, and reporting of HAI data. 5b. Collaborate with government and private sector partners in initiatives supporting standardized and validated data for state and national reporting. 5c. Advocate for expansion and interoperability of the electronic medical record Indicators Engagement of IPs in development and use of HAI data for reporting with greater frequency Use of HAI data validation processes by key stakeholders at increased level Promote adoption of surveillance technology to support infection prevention and control programs and integration of IP Prepare and promote the use of case studies for data standardization Participation in quality improvement and regulatory agencies regarding data standards and reporting of measures BOD NHSN work group Networking sessions, case studies NSHN work developed worksheets utilizing NHSN definitions for investigating CAUTI, CLABSI, VAE and SSI. Worksheets. Updated Educational sessions (see calendar)
(EMR) and standardized extractible infection data elements for state and national reporting. data functions into emerging EMR systems at increased level Education of IP’s on quality reporting measures and role of IP’s Provide education and discussion opportunities on surveillance technologies and integration into workflow in meetings and list server. Discussion and participation in CDC training sessions 9/2016 NHSN specific education session Respond /participate in policy/legislative activity at national and local level. GOAL 6: TO ENSURE THAT THE APIC – NNJ MISSIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY ITS RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVE INITIATIVES STRATEGY ASSIGNED EVIDENCED BY STATUS 6a. Integrate the strategic plan into all organizational activities. Assign primary responsibility for objectives and initiatives. Strategic plan revised, assignments made. Distribute the strategic plan to chapter members. BOD Reviewed annually at Board Meeting Ongoing. 6b. Maintain or increase current membership. Target and recruit long-term care, ambulatory care and other groups who meet the criteria for membership. Encourage Infection Control Course participants to join APIC. Bring membership information to NICE course NICE Committee Membership Volunteers Treasurer Ongoing. Promote active APIC NNJ participation through webmail; promote APIC at professional meetings Identify members that are National not local in NJ Ongoing.
and contact to discuss Chapter membership Continue monthly meeting Creation of chapter luncheons 6c. Maintain the general operating fund to equal at least one year’s operating expenses. Submit budget reports to the national treasurer as required. Status at every Board Meeting. Reports to national office as required. Treasurer Annual submission Ongoing. Hold Joint IDSNJ/APIC NNJ & SNJ Seminar to maintain adequate funds. Education Committee Held annually in the fall (November) Ongoing. Evaluate adequacy of funds annually in the 1st quarter. Treasurer report during 1st quarter. Treasurer 1st quarter each year. Ongoing