Overview
The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) is offering its first Infection Prevention (IP) virtual event series for novice infection preventionists on Taking it to the Next Level. The series is designed to provide support in the professional development of practicing infection preventionists, as well as encourage peer-learning and sharing. The program series objective is to provide the next tier of knowledge and core competencies for those working in the infection prevention role and who are responsible for the implementation of infection prevention programs that drive a reduction in hospital-acquired infections with special focus on the role of IP in COVID-19. The IP virtual series will be led by nationally recognized infection prevention expert Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC, director of infection prevention with Highland Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Rochester Medical Center. Linda will be joined by Barbara Russell, MPH, RN, BS, CIC, FAPIC, consultant for infection prevention. The program will include an overview of the practice and application of principles for the novice infection preventionist related to outbreak investigations, multi-drug resistant organisms, health care setting-specific infection prevention and the role of IP during the COVID-19.
Objectives
- Learn how to manage and prioritize infection prevention activities
- Develop application of infection prevention principles in the hospital setting
- Learn to recognize and implement an approach to outbreak surveillance
- Understand the emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms, surveillance and precautions
- Understand the role of infection preventionist in other health care settings and patient populations
- Discuss the role of infection prevention in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Suggested Audience
The program is designed to focus on developing the knowledge and core competencies for those practicing in the infection prevention role. Suggested audience is current practicing infection preventionists in the hospital setting.
Speakers
Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC
Director of Infection Prevention
Highland Hospital, an affiliate of University of Rochester Medical Center
Barbara Russell, MPH, RN, BS, CIC, FAPIC
Director of Infection Prevention and Control Services (Retired)
Continuing Education
FHA is a provider of nursing education approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing under Provider No. NCE2972. Nurses are eligible to receive 6.0 hours of continuing nursing education for attending all three sessions.
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Funding for this course is provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Hospital Association COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Activities cooperative agreement (CFDA #93.889). Any research conducted and reported is supported by the HHS ASPR under award number 1 U3REP200642-01-00. The content in this presentation is solely the responsibility of the Florida Hospital Association and its authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the HHS ASPR.
Session Agendas and Presenters
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DAY 1
February 22, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
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2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Welcome and Series Overview
Cheryl Love, RN, BSN, BS-HCA, MBA, CPHRM, CPHQ, Director of Quality and Patient Safety, Florida Hospital Association
2:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Infection Preventionist: A Day in the Life of an Infection Preventionist
Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC, Director of Infection Prevention, Highland Hospital, an Affiliate of the University of Rochester Medical Center
3:00 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Break
3:05 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Application of IP Principles for the Infection Preventionist
Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC
- IP Scenarios and Group Exercises
3:55 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Questions/Tomorrow's Topics
Cheryl Love, RN, BSN, BS-HCA, MBA, CPHRM, CPHQ
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DAY 2
February 23, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m ET
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2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Welcome Back and “Take-Aways”
Cheryl Love, RN, BSN, BS-HCA, MBA, CPHRM, CPHQ
2:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Outbreak Investigations
Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC
3:00 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Break
3:05 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Multi-drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO)
Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC
3:55 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Questions/Tomorrow’s Topics
Cheryl Love, RN, BSN, BS-HCA, MBA, CPHRM, CPHQ
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DAY 3
February 24, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m ET
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2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Welcome Back!
Cheryl Love, RN, BSN, BS-HCA, MBA, CPHRM, CPHQ
2:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Healthcare Setting-Specific Infection Prevention
Barbara Russell, RN, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, Retired Director of Infection Prevention and Control Services, Consultant
- Behavioral Health
- Long-term Care
- Pediatrics
3:00 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Break
3:05 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
The Role of Infection Prevention during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC
- Surveillance and Patient Placement
- COVID-19 Immunization
3:50 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Questions/Closing Comments
Cheryl Love, RN, BSN, BS-HCA, MBA, CPHRM, CPHQ