Chapter Experience Research Articles

Infection Prevention Outreach for Outpatient Healthcare Settings: A Local Chapter's Experience with Public Health Collaboration

Healthcare-associated outbreaks in outpatient settings continue to occur nationally despite public health infection prevention (IP) initiatives. Gaps in formal IP training, regulatory oversight, administrative support and infrastructure contribute to disease transmission during outpatient care. Federal and state patient safety efforts in outpatient settings have included increased legislation, patient activism and advocacy, and collaborative partnership formation. APIC Chapter involvement can support public health partners with educational program development and provision to their local healthcare provider community.

Getting the Most from Pi Sigma Alpha Chapters: Exploring the Chapter Activity Grant Program and its Multiplier Effects

ABSTRACTThe political science honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha, has chapters in nearly 700 institutions across the United States. The organization sponsors many programs that can contribute a great deal to students of political science; however, many students are unaware of these opportunities. This article encourages chapter advisors to make use of these programs. My chapter's experience suggests many benefits can occur to those who take advantage of the opportunities presented through Pi Sigma Alpha.