CIC, CPHQ, and CPPS Update
CIC: The IHA will pay for the CIC (Certification in Infection Prevention and Control) offered by the
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). We will be able to pay for the exam
fees associated with obtaining this certification and the APIC Certification Study Guide if your
Infection Control Nurses would like to take advantage of this opportunity. There is no need to
register for this certification, just have your Infection Control Nurse send us a reimbursement form
for the cost of the exam/study guide (along with the receipt).
o Website and FAQs
o IHA will reimburse for the cost of taking this exam ($350) and the APIC Certification
Study Guide, 5th ed. ($114). Please use this expense report to request repayment from
IHA.
CPHQ: Each HIIN hospital has the opportunity to nominate someone from their organization to earn
the only accredited certification in the field of healthcare quality, the Certified Professional in
Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). The CPHQ package being offered through the HIIN consists of access to
the Q Solutions Books, the practice exam, and covers the cost of sitting for the exam. Set yourself up
for success in advancing the profession by earning the CPHQ and demonstrate your competence in
healthcare quality, distinguish yourself from other healthcare quality professionals, enhance your
credibility, demonstrate your dedication to the field, and show your preparedness to improve
outcomes across the continuum of care.
o CPHQ Product Description
o CPHQ Ordering Instructions
CPPS: The NPSF Patient Safety Curriculum is a 10-module, online course intended to equip the
learner with the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the context, key principles, and
competencies associated with the discipline of patient safety, and how these tenets and skills are
applied in everyday practice. If you engage in this curriculum, you will have access to:
o The 10-module NPSF Online CE/CME Patient Safety Curriculum
o The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety - Practice Exam
o The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety - Credential Exam
o If you have identified the individual at your organization that would like to engage in
this curriculum please have them fill out the registration form. You can expect to receive
an emailed welcome packet with all program information within 2-3 weeks from date of
submission. If you have any questions please contact IHAPSII@npsf.org or
617.391.9905.
