Senior Infection Prevention Liaison
Keck Medical Center of USC
Melissa Palter, LVN, CIC, T-CHEST, is an experienced healthcare professional with 12 years of expertise in the industry. Throughout the past 6 years, Melissa has worked as the Senior Infection Prevention Liaison for Keck Medical Center of USC, in the Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention department. Melissa's primary focus in her current role is to tackle critical healthcare issues, such as C. difficile infections, environmental cleaning and disinfection, and communicable diseases. In 2018, Melissa obtained her CIC certification, demonstrating her proficiency in the field of infection prevention. Additionally, Melissa is an active board member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Coastline Chapter and holds the position of Secretary within the chapter, showcasing her leadership skills and involvement in professional organizations.