2014 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. November 19, 2014

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1 2014 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING November 19, 2014 Presiding Officer Jennie L. Mayfield, BSN, MPH, CIC 2014 APIC President 2014 APIC Officers and Board of Directors President: Jennie Mayfield President-Elect: Mary Lou Manning Immediate Past President: Patti Grant Secretary: Connie Steed Treasurer: Vickie Brown Legal Counsel George Constantine (Venable LLC) Directors: Barbara DeBaun; Susan Dolan; Gail Fraine; Deborah Friberg; Donna Giannuzzi; Brenda Grant Janet Haas; Linda McKinley; Jacie Volkman; Kathy Ware; Marc-Oliver Wright; Ex Officio - Katrina Crist 1

2 Standing Rules of the APIC Business Meeting Adoption of the Agenda 2

3 Approval of the 2013 Annual Business Meeting Minutes Connie Steed, RN, MSN, CIC 2014 APIC Secretary Presentation of Proposed Bylaws Changes and Articles of Amendment Connie Steed, RN, MSN, CIC 2014 APIC Secretary 3

4 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology State of the Association Jennie L. Mayfield, BSN, MPH, CIC 2014 APIC President Vision: Healthcare without infection Mission: Create a safer world through prevention of infection Strategic Plan 2020: GOALS Patient Safety Implementation Science IP Competencies and Certification Advocacy Data Standardization 4

5 APIC ANNUAL CONFERENCE Speaker, 112 Press, 5 Pre- Conference, 16 APIC 2014 Total Attendees: 4,125 Clinical Attendees: 2,430 Exhibitor, 1457 Full Conference Member, 1855 Record International Attendance 379 attendees from 40 different countries Record Exhibit Hall 247 Exhibiting Companies (66 of which are new) CE Exhibitor, 124 Exhibit Hall Only, 217 One Day Non- Member, 18 One Day Member, 17 Full Conference Non-Member, 304 Governance Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation -- Legal Review Annual Business Meeting Changes 2015 Elections 5

6 Newly Elected Susan Dolan President-Elect Marc-Oliver Wright Treasurer Kim Delahanty Karen K. Hoffmann Ann Marie Pettis Kathy Ward Joseph A. Bosco Director Director Director Director External Director Norma A. Atienza Nominating and Awards Committee Marcia R. Patrick Nominating and Awards Committee Membership Stats: Year-end ,031 members strong Total 1% growth compared to prior year 11,600 renewing members (81.1% retention rate; up 1%) Total 3,431 new members (flat)

7 APIC listens to member challenges and needs Goal: Competencies & Certification 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. 12% increase in CICs (613 more CICs) Removing financial barriers CAA program Tools to promote application of the model and self-assessment of competency level Collaborative efforts with CBIC promote value of certification Developing Pathway for Advanced Practice Designation 7

8 Competency Advancement Assistance (CAA) Beginning Its Third Year Thanks to APIC s Strategic Partners Provides educational resources for CIC test preparation Provides reimbursement of test fees when achieving CIC Targets IPs with financial barriers to earning CIC Online application for is open CAA is Making a Difference! In year 2 of the program: 36 CICs by May 1, % pass rate Building Competencies Educating all levels of learners Novice Roadmap Advanced Practice Workshop Leadership development Learning Lab: Data, designed for all levels 8

9 Expanding Education and Training Portfolio Expanding APIC portfolio of offerings by mid-2015 Two new face-to-face classes Six new online classes Multiple certificate series Two Learnings Labs Increase in APIC Educational Offerings Face-to-face Online Certificates Learning Labs Implementation Science Goal: Promote and facilitate the development and implementation of scientific research to prevent infection. Elevating quality and expanding practice resources Funding research to support APIC priorities Collaborating with HRET/AHA in acute care, long-term care, ASC Increasing member engagement with AJIC 9

10 APIC Text, 4 th Edition 119 revised chapters, 4 new chapters, 153 authors New 3 volume format for easier handling New, lower member price APIC Text Online (ATO) updated to reflect the new and revised content Redesigned platform for ATO in development for 2015 Updating the APIC Product Portfolio The Infection Preventionist s Guide to Long Term Care (released December, 2013) supports the long term care focus area The Certification Study Guide, 5 th edition (to be released July 2014) - formerly the Competency Review Guide supports the Competency and Certification Strategic Goal Two revised (CLABSI, CAUTI) and one new (Hand Hygiene) implementation guides support the Implementation Science Strategic Goal. These are open access publications accessible at the APIC web site. 10

11 Heroes of Infection Prevention Recognized for their dedication to preventing infection and raising awareness of HAI Habib Medical Group, Saudi Arabia U. Of Colorado Hospital, Aurora Heroes Research Scholars Kristen Woodman, MPH, infection control coordinator at the University of Toledo Medical Center Project: I Can Prevent Lillian S. Kao, MD, MS, FACS, associate professor and vicechair for Quality in the Department of Surgery at University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston Project: Strategies for Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections Putting Them into Context On the CUSP: Stop CAUTI (acute care) APIC - HRET Projects (AHRQ funded) Safety Program for Ambulatory Surgery (ASC) Safety Program for Long- Term Care: CAUTI (LTC) 14 APIC IPs as Core National Faculty (subject matter experts, faculty members, content developers and coaches) Mentorship Program Project Protect 16 mentors coupled with 22 fellows (all APIC members) for a 1-year mentorship, ending with a capstone project. CAUTI-focused Prevention Strategist supplement for acute care Distribution of APIC s CAUTI Implementation Guide SSI- focused Educational webinars CAUTI-focused Prevention Strategist supplement for LTC LTC-focused infographic for residents and families 11

12 Advocacy & Data Standardization 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. Advocating for infection prevention with federal regulatory agencies Increasing member engagement and advocacy on behalf of APIC Promoting advocacy by APIC chapters to educate state legislatures Goal: Promote and advocate for standardized, quality and comparable HAI data. Advocating NHSN as gold standard for HAI data Leading advocacy campaign to increase budget for NHSN infrastructure Building and leading coalition of organizations Active Engagement with Federal Agencies Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) discussions public policy discussions strategic conversations between APIC leaders and Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) leaders Food and Drug Administration antibiotic use in animals medical device safety Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services infection control surveyor work sheets safe injection practices National Quality Forum development of consensus measures planning for future regulations 12

13 Patient Safety Goal: Demonstrate and support effective infection prevention and control as a key component of patient safety. Messaging IPC as key component of patient safety Leading consumer campaign with multiple levels of engagement Increasing communications with Congress, federal agencies, and States on behalf of collaborative patient safety and public health initiatives Ebola Preparedness Ebola preparedness survey Ebola resources page Working with the CDC, WHO, and other domestic and international partners in response to the current outbreak by helping and coordinating needed expertise Collaboration with Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality on Ebola PPE web training APIC Members volunteer in Ebola stricken countries Ebola daily updates for the members 13

14 Consumer Campaign and Engagement Goals: Increase awareness of infection prevention with a focus on consumer education. Emphasize the critical role of IPs, as leaders within communities Activities: Website for consumers and HCP: Monthly alerts for consumers Media relations Social media and stakeholder engagement Infographics Growth and Expansion Services expanded Microsite launch - June 2014 Core business lines: Hospital Assessments Outbreak Investigations Data Audit Policy Review Customized educational training Expanded business lines: Temporary IP staffing Focus Groups 14

15 Leading with Strategic Plan 2020 Elevating the Profession Developing the Role of Infection Preventionists Building Organizational Leaders Advancing Patient Safety Challenges Ahead Challenges over next few of years: Serving a diverse membership (alternate practice settings, international) Recruiting and educating a new generation of IPs as the first generation retires over next 5 years Keeping up the pace and momentum for more CICs Increasing data management, research, and leadership competencies Collecting and using data on current IPC programs to drive change and promote APIC standards for effective programs Increasing the value of IPs in their practice setting 15

16 Treasurer s Report Vickie M. Brown, RN, MPH, CIC Treasurer George Margula, CPA Chief Financial Officer 32 16

17 14,000,000 12,000,000 Revenue/Expenses/Net Operating Revenue 2009 to ,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 Revenue Expenses Net Rev 4,000,000 2,000,000 $38,662 $206,809 $315,380 $122,490 - $1,071, Statement of Financial Activity For the Period Ended September 30, 2014 Y-T-D Y-T-D Fav(UnFav) 2014 Pct of Actual Budget Variance Budget Budget Revenue $ 10,241,455 $ 10,385,200 $ (143,745) $ 11,527, % Expenses 8,706,360 8,931, ,975 11,491, % Excess Rev(Exp) 1,535,095 1,453,865 81,230 36,600 Investments 60,895-60,895 - Incr in net assets $ 1,595,990 $ 1,453,865 $ 142,125 $ 36,

18 Highlights Membership dues revenue at $2.5M and 14,630+ members. Members continue to demonstrate enthusiasm and support for Annual Conference registrations at 95% of budget; exhibitors at 96% and sponsorships at 103% of budget was the year for updating Member resources (products) by adding new products LTC Manual and revising the Certification Review Guide. Total revision of APIC Text and the APIC Text Online launched in June 2014!! 35 Highlights Member engagement for live EPI & ASC courses for new and advanced IP s registrations at 127% and 166% of budget for the fall sessions. Large library of on-line courses and new in 2014 the Learning Lab quick reference for the many diagnostic tests most frequently used by IPs. Managing operating expenses controlling spending for all discretionary budget line items that don t provide a direct benefit to members

19 Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) September 30, Variance Current assets $ 7,403,174 $ 7,227,014 $ 176,160 Fixed assets, net 383, ,175 (71,843) Investments 2,796,162 2,128, ,014 Inv in affiliates 5,000 5,000 - Total assets 10,587,668 9,815, ,331 Current liabilities 2,995,871 2,658, ,461 Long-term liabilities 674, ,989 (19,690) Net assets 6,917,498 6,462, ,560 Total liab/net assets $ 10,587,668 $ 9,815,337 $ 772,

20 2013 Audit Report Mary Lou Manning, PhD, CRNP, CIC, FAAN Chair, Audit Committee George Margula, CPA Chief Financial Officer 39 APIC AUDIT PROCEDURES & RATIONALE December 31, 2013 Grant Thornton, LLC is engaged by Board of Directors and the Audit Committee Confirmations, Inquiries, Evidence, Analytics, and testing of Internal Controls Expression of an Independent Unmodified (Clean) Opinion Third-Party Uses Banks, businesses and public Board and Membership Comfort of Management and Systems 40 20

21 APIC OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Years ended December 31, Total Revenue $ 10,153,408 $ 11,640,693 Program Services Expenses (6,282,061) (6,544,323) Supporting Services Expenses (3,732,337) (4,029,137) Net Operating Revenue 139,010 1,067,233 Investment Gains 382, ,546 Change in Net Assets $ 521,804 $ 1,339,

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