The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is sounding the alarm about recent reductions in workforce implemented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This includes the dismissal of members belonging to the Global Health Center, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, and the Epidemic Intelligence Service, entities that…
The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), a key component in the nation's public health infrastructure, undertakes a crucial role in regulating and defining safety standards for healthcare systems across America. This variously composed committee, established under the aegis of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is equipped to address and prevent…