Welcome to the Northeast Florida chapter of APIC,  a national organization for professionals dedicated to infection  control and prevention and to patient safety.  We hold monthly meetings,  host a biennial regional seminar, and have over 70 members.  Meetings  are attended by representatives from hospitals, rehab centers, skilled  nursing and long-term care facilities, ambulatory care / surgical  centers, correctional facilities, the local health department, and  medical device companies.  Meetings usually involve a professional  presentation over lunch and a round table discussion on local trends.   We share information about best practices, helpful products, job  openings, and strategies for complying with requirements from CMS, NHSN,  and other regulatory agencies.