APIC Annual Conference

Philadelphia, PA | Booth 1502

June 12-14, 2019

Overview

Visit the ECRI Institute booth to learn about our Infection Prevention consulting services to reduce your exposure risk from healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). As your unbiased, trusted partner, our strategies will drive change and make sure that your organization is prepared to meet regulations.

For more information, or if you would like to set up a time to speak with one of our specialists, please contact us at communications@ecri.org.

Agenda & Speakers

At the APIC Annual Conference, ECRI staff will be discussing the latest challenges facing infection preventionists. During breakout sessions, our staff will cover a variety of topics.

June 12

Human Factors: Empathy Science

Patrice Tremoulet, PhD
Human Factors Scientist, ECRI Institute

James Won
Manager, Human Factors Engineering, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Bassel Molaeb, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
Infection Control Manager, Al-Moosa Specialist Hospital - KSA

Applying Human Factors to Assess Hand Hygiene Observation Applications

Amanda Sivek, PhD, ECRI Institute
Principal Project Engineer

James Davis, MSN, RN, HEM, CCRN-K, CIC, FAPIC
Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, ECRI Institute

Quality Improvement Increases Family and Visitor Hand Hygiene Compliance in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

James Davis, MSN, RN, HEM, CCRN-K, CIC, FAPIC
Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, ECRI Institute

Elizabeth Marrero, MSN, RN, CNOR(e), CIC
Infection Preventionist, Arkansas Children's Hospital

June 13

Bridging the Gap Between Implementation Science and Integration of Best Practice: A Practical Approach

Sharon Bradley, RN, CIC
Senior Infection Prevention and Patient Safety Analyst/Consultant, ECRI Institute

Ann Marie Pettis, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC
Director of Infection Prevention, UR Medicine

June 14

Urinary Drainage Leg Bags: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

Sharon Bradley, RN, CIC
Senior Infection Prevention and Patient Safety Analyst/Consultant, ECRI Institute

Adebisi Adeyeye, DHA, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Director, Infection Prevention, VA NY Harbor Health Care System

Beyond the Particle Counter: Interpreting Industrial Hygiene Reports and Unlocking the Meaning of Environmental Sampling

James Davis, MSN, RN, HEM, CCRN-K, CIC, FAPIC
Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, ECRI Institute

Roberta Smith, RN, MSPH, CIC, CIH, COHN-S
Occupational Health Program Manager, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

John Martinelli, CAC, CDPH I/A
Healthcare Practice Director, Forensic Analytical Consulting Services

Erica Stewart, CIH, FAIHA, HEM
EH&S Principal Consultant, Kaiser Permanente

Chad Gillham, CIH
Industrial Hygienist, Children's Hospital Colorado

Sterilization and Disinfection Troubleshooting for the IP

James Davis, MSN, RN, HEM, CCRN-K, CIC, FAPIC
Senior Infection Prevention Analyst, ECRI Institute

Craig Wallace, BS Biochemistry, BS Microbiology
Senior Technical Specialist, 3M Healthcare

Location

Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Organizers

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) annual conference will bring infection professionals from all practice settings to help build foundational skills and improve expertise on emerging issues.

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