AHCA Education: Infection Preventionist (IPCO)
AHCA/NCAL’s Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is recommended for individuals responsible for infection prevention and control in all long-term care settings and is specifically tailored to train Infection Preventionists (IPs) in nursing facilities.
CMS mandates that nursing facilities have a designated and specially trained Infection Preventionist who is implementing a comprehensive infection prevention and control program. AHCA also highly recommends that every nursing facility train at least two clinical staff members as IPs should one IP resign or not be available.
F880—Infection Control remains the #2 most frequent CMS citation. In addition, CMS has a special focus in 2023 on F-Tag 882 covering infection preventionist training. RNs and LPNs/LVNs have the professional training necessary to serve as a SNF IP and must provide evidence of additional specialized training per CMS regulation.
IPCO is provided for 24.5 ANCC contact hours and 24.5 NAB CEs for administrators. Completion certificates are valid for three years.
Click here for information about renewing an AHCA IPCO Certificate.
The materials below are designed to help AHCA/NCAL state affiliates promote and market the IPCO training program.
Resources State Affiliates Used to Secure Funding for IPCO Version 1
- Colorado’s Announcement for Reimbursement for 100 IPCO Registrations
- Georgia’s Request to Use CMP Funds to Fund IPCO Training
- AHCA’s Support Letter for Georgia’s CMP Request
- Georgia’s CMP Grant Approval Letter from CMS October 2018
BANNER ADS FOR YOUR WEBSITES: Because of the large variety in affiliate websites, there is no standard banner ad. However, Jon Ewing of AHCA’s staff can create a banner ad for you that meets your website specs. Send an email to Jon at jpewing@AHCA.org and he will be happy to help you with your requests.
NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Executive Director, Foundation for Quality Care
518-462-4800 x15
Tarrah Quinlan, RN, BSN
Director of Education Program Development and Member Operations
518-462-4800 x20
