President’s Message

Wow, it is 2012. 

 It seems like not too long ago, that we were concerned about computers crashing with Y2K.  While time has passed, we have proven that we can survive changing our titles from Infection Control Professional/Practitioner to Infection Preventionist, new regulations for acute care to report infections, and the ever increasing resistance of those pesky little organisms.  And yet, one thing must always be kept in our minds.

 As Infection Preventionist, we have a great ability to change and move with the times, and keep pace with the needs of our institutions and the community around us.  While we may at times appear to be on our own, it is through the communications and partnerships of other Infection Preventionists around us, which can help in those times of ‘hair raising experiences’.  Our chapter is filled with a great deal of knowledge and experience, and through our meetings, we continue to provide a solid network for the Infection Preventionists in our organization.

 Whether you attend only some of the meetings or all of the meetings, APIC-SJ Chapter 11 is willing to help, as long as you are willing to ask the questions.

Caren Anuszewski

President, APIC-SJ Chapter 11