APIC Advocacy Efforts: Come Learn About the Latest Legislative and Regulatory Efforts on Behalf of IPs

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT

Location: North Room 126

CE: 1

AEU Credits: 1
CME Credits: 1
CNE Credits: 1
HSPA Credits: 1
IPCH Credits: 1
IPU Credits: 1

Presenter(s)

Carol McLay, DrPH, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA

Consultant
Infection Control International
LEWISVILLE, North Carolina

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Co-Presenter(s)

Lisa L. Tomlinson, MA, CAE (she/her/hers)

Vice President, Government Affairs
APIC
Arlington, Virginia

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
NH

Nancy Hailpern, BA (she/her/hers)

Director, Regulatory Affairs
APIC
Arlington, Virginia

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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Monica Alexander, Monica Alexander (she/her/hers)

Associate Director Regulatory Affairs
APIC
Washington, District of Columbia

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Facilitator(s)

Devin Jopp, EdD, MS

CEO
Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC), VA

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Description: Join us for a town hall session with 2025 APIC President Carol McLay, DrPH, MPH, FAPIC, CIC, FSHEA; APIC CEO Devin Jopp, EdD, MS; and the APIC Government Affairs team provide an overview of the organization's advocacy work with both the legislative and regulatory branches, highlighting key initiatives, challenges, and successes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how APIC advocates for policies that support infection prevention and control, and what these efforts mean for the profession. This is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about how APIC is shaping the future of healthcare policy in infection prevention.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn about APIC’s top legislative and regulatory priorities.
Attendees will learn about recent actions taken by APIC proactively and in response to actions by policymakers over the past year.
Attendees will better understand how they can take action to support APIC advocacy initiatives.