Interim Infection Preventionist Placement

While most of our clients typically require onsite support, some prefer remote interim support, or a hybrid model based on the client’s individual needs and budget. We provide it all.

APIC Consulting can support any infection prevention and control function, including but not limited to the following roles.

• Infection Preventionist
• Director / Manager of Infection Prevention and Control
• Infection Control Nurse
• Data Analyst / Surveillance / NHSN Specialist
• Infection Prevention Coordinator / Specialist
• Epidemiologist
• Employee Health

Our interim infection preventionists (IPs) have specialized expertise to meet any infection prevention and control need. Common assistance includes, but is not limited to the following.

• Regulatory Compliance: Preparing facilities and health systems for accreditation and regulatory surveys, or response to state-mandated support.
• Clinical Rounding: Work directly with nurses, providers, environmental services (EVS), and unit leadership to coach in the moment, remove barriers, and standardize workflows, and participate in daily clinical rounds and huddles.
• Risk Assessments: Performing infection prevention and control (IPC) risk assessments and targeted assessments for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs).
• HAI Surveillance & Reporting: Assisting with HAI surveillance and National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data reporting.
• IPC Policies & Procedures: Reviewing, updating, and creating IPC policies and procedures that reflect the latest regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
• Staff Onboarding & Education: Onboarding, training and mentoring infection prevention personnel with IPC best practices and professional development support.
• Clusters of Illnesses Response: Managing and investigating potential clusters of illnesses within specialty departments or facilities.
• Special IPC Projects: Targeted quality improvement, compliance, and training projects requiring IPC subject matter expertise or capacity.
• Healthcare Construction & Renovation: Environmental infection prevention and control including Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs) and construction plan compliance.

Infection preventionists (IPs) are often stretched thin – expected to be everywhere and do everything. Sometimes an infection prevention and control (IPC) department needs specialized expertise. Other times, it needs an extra set of hands. That’s why we offer complimentary and confidential consultations to help organizations determine the right type of support for their needs, such as:

• Temporary IP staffing shortages, vacancies, or leaves of absence
• Onboarding, training, and mentorship of new or novice IP staff
• A need for interim IPC leadership, guidance, and subject matter expertise
• Capacity support with special projects such as accreditation or survey readiness, quality improvement projects, and targeted IPC assessments

We keep the process easy, so you can focus on what you do best— caring for your patients and clients.

1. Tell us your needs: Whether you need short-term, long-term, or part-time coverage, we’ll discuss your specific situation and what you’re looking for in an interim infection preventionist (IP) during a complimentary and confidential consultation.
2. Match with an expert: We tap into our extensive network of CIC-certified IP professionals and find the best fit for your facility. Our consultants are experienced, adaptable, and ready to hit the ground running. We also provide IPs with specialty experience and nursing licenses per client requirements.
3. Get started quickly: We know time is of the essence. Once we’ve matched you with an interim IP, they’ll get started right away, ensuring there’s no disruption to your infection control program.

APIC Consulting’s interim infection preventionists (IPs) minimally hold the Certified in Infection Control (CIC) credential and have an average of 10 years’ experience in the field, including specialized expertise to meet any infection prevention and control need. Located nationwide, our subject matter experts hold additional certifications, licenses, and academic degrees appropriate to the scope of work—like the below sample of our talented pool.

Director of Infection Prevention and Control, BSN, MPH, RN, CIC, CPHQ, HACP
• Certifications & Licenses: Certified in Infection Control, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, Healthcare Accreditation Certified Professional, Registered Nurse
• Education: Master of Public Health, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Experience: 22 years
• Strengths: Infection control program plan development, accreditation survey readiness, and clusters of illnesses investigations

Infection Prevention Regional Manager, BSPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC
• Certifications & Licenses: Certified in Infection Control, Registered Nurse
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Public Health
• Experience: 17 years
• Strengths: Healthcare-associated infection (HAI) surveillance, National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data reporting, and construction/renovation Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRAs)

Infection Preventionist, DNP, RN, CCRN, AL-CIP, CIC
• Certifications & Licenses: Advanced Leadership Certification in Infection Prevention and Control, Certified in Infection Control, Critical Care Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse
• Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Experience: 10 years
• Strengths: Infection prevention and control policy and procedure development, targeted surgical site infection (SSI) assessments, and novice IP onboarding and training

Interim support pricing is dependent upon role type, duration, and the complexity of consultant requirements. A customized quote is provided after a confidential and complimentary consultation based on your facility’s specific needs and budget.

APIC Consulting partners with organizations to elevate healthcare quality, enhance patient safety, and achieve lasting results. Our diverse industry experience, comprehensive project management, and client-centric approach are a few reasons why our valued partners work with us again and again.

• Specialized Expertise in Infection Prevention and Control: Unlike general staffing firms, we provide CIC-certified infection preventionist (IP) professionals with advanced degrees and specializations, ensuring our clients receive expert-level support.
• A Tailored, Strategic-Based Approach: Our interim IPs don’t just fill a role—they assess, optimize, and enhance infection prevention programs, providing strategic improvements beyond daily tasks.
• Continuous Training and Regulatory Expertise: Our professionals stay ahead of evolving state and federal regulations, and scientific best practices, ensuring compliance and quality improvement.
• Unmatched Access to Infection Prevention Talent: With the largest and most qualified network of IP professionals, APIC Consulting provides top-tier candidates who lead and innovate, not just maintain operations.
• Faster Onboarding and Facility Assistance: Our industry connections allow us to quickly place pre-vetted, highly skilled IPs who hit the ground running and drive lasting improvements.
• Dedicated Project Management for Every Assignment: Every interim placement includes a dedicated project manager who continually assesses progress, ensures high-priority initiatives stay on track, and provides ongoing support.
• National Infection Prevention and Control Impact: When you work with APIC Consulting, you help prepare the next generation of IP leaders. As a subsidiary of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC®), our proceeds support IP certification and training, public education, and national advocacy in the best interests of infection prevention and control.

As a full-service consulting firm, we tailor our work to meet your unique goals— within any specialty area or industry— with a core focus on healthcare systems, acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and long-term care facilities.

• 25,000+ healthcare professionals trained
• 8,200+ healthcare facilities assessed
• 15,000+ infection preventionists and epidemiologists in network

With more than 100 unique specialty certifications and advanced degrees held by our seasoned network of 350+ CIC-certified infection preventionists, our consultants provide setting-specific expertise.