Director, Infection Prevention & Control; System Vascular Access
UofL Health, Jewish Hospital, Heart Hospital
Crystal Heishman MBA, MSN, RN, ONC, CIC, FAPIC is the Director of Infection Prevention & Control at UofL Health - Jewish Hospital and Heart Hospital in Louisville, KY. She is also System Director for Vascular Access and Infection Prevention Coordinators specializing in Disinfection/Sterilization and Facilities. Crystal is an active member of APIC and multiple professional organizations. She currently serves as the Immediate Past Chair of the 2023 Annual Conference Committee, a member of the Emerging Pathogens Task Force, and assists with social media for her chapter. Crystal is a Fellow of APIC and holds dual certification in Infection Control and Orthopedic Nursing. Crystal's interests are diverse and include outbreak investigation and management, technology/robotics, education and conference planning, disinfection/sterilization, bone/joint, and infusion/vascular access.