Co-Organizers Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.  Infectious Diseases Society of America

"Changing paradigms in infection prevention: towards elimination of adverse events."

APIC-SHEA Partnership in Prevention Award

APIC and SHEA promote a culture of partnership that advances the implementation of scientific evidence into practice. The joint Partnership in Prevention Award is created to recognize the powerful change made possible by team efforts in infection prevention and control.

The first joint award will be announced during the Fifth Decennial and will consist of:

  • Commemorative plaque.
  • $5,000 contribution toward infection prevention efforts at the awardees’ institution.
  • Invitation to include up to 3 team members in the Decennial, including travel and one day’s lodging at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Applications are due February 15, 2010.

Download the application (pdf).

Call for Awards

The Call for Awards has closed: November 30, 2009

Download the Call for Awards (pdf)

Dates and Deadlines

 APIC-SHEA Partnership in Prevention Applications Due

 February 15

 Pre-Registration Deadline

 February 19