Sign up and save: 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.

• Save $100 through November 30, 2023 on all IPCO registrations with promo code

Why it matters: The CMS Requirements of Participation (ROPs) include robust requirements related to skilled nursing facility (SNF) infection prevention and control programs.

• F880—Infection Control remains the second most frequently cited tag. In addition, CMS has a special focus this year on F882 covering infection preventionist training.

What the ROPs require: CMS mandates that nursing facilities have a designated and specially trained IP who is responsible for implementing a comprehensive infection prevention and control program.

• AHCA recommends that all nursing facilities train at least two clinical staff members to serve as IPs should one IP leave the facility or be unavailable. Additionally, CMS ROP guidance states that facilities should consider a backup IP when the primary IP is not available.
• 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. These individuals must be employed at least part-time and on-site by SNFs and must actively participate in each SNF’s Quality Assessment and Assurance committee. 

Sale details: The IPCO sale registration fee through November 30 is $350 for AHCA/NCAL members and $550 for non-members when promo code SAVE100 is used at checkout.

• Please note that there are no refunds and no registrant transfers.
• Registrants have one year to complete the course.
• Payment and registration are made online at ahcancalED. Discounted group purchase rates are available for groups of five or more by contacting educate@ahca.org.