References have been categorized as primary and secondary sources for content information. Most questions are based on material in the primary references. Secondary references may be useful to help clarify more detailed issues in specific practice settings or content areas such as microbiology.
Primary References
- APIC Text Online (ATO). Available at: https://text.apic.org/
- Meehan, AK, Campbell, EA, Dudeck, MA, Edwards, JR, & Herzig, C. Fundamental Statistics & Epidemiology in Infection Prevention,1st ed., APIC, 2016.
- Kulich P, Taylor D, eds. The Infection Preventionist’s Guide to the Lab, APIC, Washington, DC, 2012.
- Brooks, Kathy. Ready Reference for Microbes, 4th ed., APIC; 2018.
Secondary References
- Current Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
- Current guidelines, standards, and recommendations from CDC, SHEA, HICPAC, and Public Health Agency of Canada.
- AORN guidelines for perioperative practice.
- The Pink Book - Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases.
- American Academy of Pediatrics “Red Book Online”. Available at: https://publications.aap.org/redbook?autologincheck=redirected
- Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (Public Health Ontario), Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee. Best practices for environmental cleaning for prevention and control of infections in all health care settings. 3rd ed. Toronto, ON: Queen’s Printer for Ontario; 2018.
- Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (Public Health Ontario), Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee. Interim guide for infection prevention and control of Candida auris. Toronto, ON: Queen's Printer for Ontario; 2019.
References have been categorized as primary and secondary sources for content information. Most questions are based on material in the primary references. Secondary references may be useful to help clarify more detailed issues in specific practice settings or content areas such as microbiology.
Primary References
- APIC Text Online (ATO). Available at: https://text.apic.org/
- Kulich P, Taylor D, eds. The Infection Preventionist’s Guide to the Lab, APIC, Washington, DC, 2012.
- Heymann, D., ed. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 20th edition, Washington, DC: American Public Health Association
- Brooks, Kathy. Ready Reference for Microbes, 4th ed., APIC
- Infection Prevention guide to long term care 2nd edition (APIC)
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) – Centers for Disease Control
Secondary references
- 10 Ethical Principles in Geriatrics and Long Term Care
https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/altc/content/10-ethical-principles-geriatrics-and-long-term-care-2
- Position on Ethics Committees in Long Term Care
https://paltc.org/amda-white-papers-and-resolution-position-statements/position-ethics-committees-long-term-care