Retired
University of Minnesota
Andrew Streifel, MPH, REHS, is the recipient of the 2022 APIC-SHEA Award for Lifetime Contribution to the Field of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology for his contributions to the field throughout his career.
Streifel is one of the most highly regarded environmental specialists in the country, if not the world. Throughout his career he has been called upon by his peers and colleagues when vulnerable patients were sickened or at risk from environmental challenges in the healthcare setting including water, air, and conditions from natural disasters. He has traveled the globe to make sure the world is a cleaner, safer place for patients and healthcare workers. Collaborating with leading healthcare manufacturers, Streifel provided real-life field assessments in the development of tools designed to better measure and manage air and water quality in healthcare facilities. His educational outreach included University of Minnesota public health students, infection preventionists, engineers, contractors, as well as carpenters and other professionals through classes, training seminars, and many individual consultation sessions.
Throughout his career, Streifel has inspired several microbiologists to dedicate their futures to infection prevention and control. His work remains relevant today through his collaboration and contributions to the development of professional guidelines that improve patient safety in the healthcare environment, including ASHE, ASRA (FGI Guidelines), CDC, and APIC.
Monday, June 26, 2023
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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