2203 - Prioritizing HAI Prevention in the Face of Relentless Challenges – Perspectives from APIC and SHEA Presidents

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: W109 A/B; Orange County Convention Center

CE: 1

CNE Credits: 1
IPU Credits: 1
AEU Credits: 1
IPCH Credits: 1
CME Credits: 1

Presenter(s)

Patricia Jackson, RN, MA, CIC, FAPIC

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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Deborah Yokoe

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Matthew J. Arduino, DrPH, MS, M(ASCP), FSHEA

Senior Adviser, Environmental Hygiene and Infection Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Moderator(s)

Jill Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, CRCST, NREMT

Manager, Infection Prevention
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Peacthree Corners, Georgia

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Co-Moderator(s)

Scott Stienecker, MD FIDSA FSHEA CIC

Medical Director For Epidemiology and Infection Prevention
Parkview Health System, Fort Wayne IN
Rome City, Indiana

Disclosure(s): Medline Industries: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing)

Session Description: The Pandemic took a toll on infection prevention efforts ranging from increases in HAIs to burnout of those who staff these programs . Hear from the Presidents of APIC and SHEA as they discuss the challenges associated with the pandemic and ways to re charge the fight against HAIs and tackle the effects of burnout.

APIC-SHEA Award: Lifetime Achievement: Matthew Arduino

Learning Objectives:

Discuss ways to recharge Infection Prevention teams following pandemic burnout and fatigue.
Examine strategies to reengage frontline healthcare personnel in HAI prevention efforts.
Explore options for maintaining resilience around infection prevention priorities in the face of the ongoing challenges due to emerging / reemerging pathogens.