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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
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“Sunday” Morning Spotlight: The Line Between Safety and Sepsis – New Guidelines on Preventing Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSIs)
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
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“Sunday” Morning Spotlight: The Line Between Safety and Sepsis – New Guidelines on Preventing Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSIs)
Location: Ballroom 301A
Sponsored By
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
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Stethoscope Disinfection: A Problem, Solution, and Strategy for Impactful Change
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
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Stethoscope Disinfection: A Problem, Solution, and Strategy for Impactful Change
Location: Ballroom 301C
Symposia Speaker:
Thomas R. Talbot, MD, MPH, FSHEA, FIDSA (he/him/his)
– Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Symposia Speaker:
Erin Beatty, MPH, MLS(ASCP), CIC (she/her/hers)
– Ascension Texas-Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
Symposia Speaker:
Monica Smith, BSN, RN, CPHQ
– Skope Inc.
Symposia Speaker:
Daniel Stromberg, MD (he/him/his)
– Associate Professor, Pediatrics/Surgery and Perioperative Care, UT Dell Medical School
Sponsored By
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Speaker Ready Room
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Speaker Ready Room
Location: North Room 225
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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APIC Central - Registration & On Site Badge Pick Up
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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APIC Central - Registration & on Site Badge Pick Up
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Luggage Check
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Luggage Check
Location: Exhibit Halls 4-6 (Foyer)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Don’t Strike Out: The Role of Infection Preventionists in Labor Strikes
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Don’t Strike Out: The Role of Infection Preventionists in Labor Strikes
Location: North Room 124
Presenter:
Catherine Kroll, MPH, CIC (she/her/hers)
– PeaceHealth
Moderator:
Patricia Willeman, DBA, CIC, CPHQ
– St. Croix Health
Emergency Preparedness
CE: 0.5
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Environmental Hygiene MythBusters! an Interactive Session to Distinguish Fact from Fiction
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Environmental Hygiene MythBusters! an Interactive Session to Distinguish Fact from Fiction
Location: North Room 127
Presenter:
Rebecca Battjes, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
– Diversey - A Solenis Company
Moderator:
Amy Huff, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, a-IPC (she/her/hers)
– Hazel I. Findlay
Disinfection and Sterilization
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Evaluating a Pilot Mentorship Program for Infection Preventionists in a Metropolitan Area
8:00 AM - 8:29 AM
PT
LDPM 13 - Evaluating a Pilot Mentorship Program for Infection Preventionists in a Metropolitan Area
Location: North Room 122
Presenter:
Karen Brody, MSN, RN, GERO-BC, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Mount Sinai Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Nicole Henry, MPH, CIC (she/her/hers)
– NYC H+H - Bellevue
Co-Author:
Barbara A. Smith, RN, BSN, MPA, CIC, FAPIC (she/her/hers)
– BA Smith Consulting, LLC
Co-Author:
Marie K. Moss, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC,CPHQ, FAPIC (she/her/hers)
– Bellevue
Co-Author:
Diana Yacoub, RN, BSN, MPA, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC (she/her/hers)
– Northwell Health
Moderator:
Karen McGoldrick, MT (ASCP), CIC,CHOP
– Sentara Leigh Hospital
Leadership Development and Program Management
CE: 0.2
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Evolving Threats, Rapid Responses: Navigating Emerging Infectious Diseases in Real-Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Evolving Threats, Rapid Responses: Navigating Emerging Infectious Diseases in Real-time
Location: North Room 126
Presenter:
Tawanna McInnis-Cole, DHA, MS, BSN, RN, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
Co-Presenter:
Heather T. Ridge, BSN, BS, RN, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Novant Health, Inc.
Moderator:
Laura Buford, MSN, RN, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Parkland Health
Environment of Care
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
How Many Hats Is Too Many Hats?
8:31 AM - 9:00 AM
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How Many Hats Is Too Many Hats?
Location: North Room 124
Presenter:
Ravneet Kaur, MPH, BDS
– PeaceHealth
Moderator:
Patricia Willeman, DBA, CIC, CPHQ
– St. Croix Health
Leadership Development and Program Management
CE: 0.5
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Planetary Health 101: The Climate Connection Every Infection Preventionist Should Understand
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Planetary Health 101: The Climate Connection Every Infection Preventionist Should Understand
Location: North Room 227
Presenter:
Melissa A. Thone, DNP, MPH, RN, PHN, CIC (she/her/hers)
– M Health Fairview
Moderator:
Trent MacAllister, MPH, MS, CIC (he/him/his)
– Washington State Department of Health
Public Health and Health Policy
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Standardizing High-Level Disinfection in the Outpatient Setting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Standardizing High-level Disinfection in the Outpatient Setting
Location: North Room 224
Presenter:
Mackinnon C. Smith, B.S., LSSGB
– St. Luke's Health System - Boise, ID
Co-Presenter:
Summer Johnson, MBA-HA
– St. Luke's Health System
Moderator:
Sylvia K. Ford, MSN,CIC,CMIP (she/her/hers)
– The University of Kansas Health System
Co-Moderator:
Aimee Baerlocher, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
– St. Luke's Health System
Disinfection and Sterilization
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Strength in Numbers: Preparing as a Health System for Emerging Infections
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Strength in Numbers: Preparing as a Health System for Emerging Infections
Location: North Room 221
Presenter:
Christopher Blank, MPH, CIC
– BJC HealthCare
Moderator:
Teresa Daniels, MSN,RN,CIC,CPPS,T-CHEST,FAPIC,CPHQ, HACP-CMS
– Lifepoint Health
Emergency Preparedness
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Survey Says! Practicing Infection Prevention in Everyday Life
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Survey Says! Practicing Infection Prevention in Everyday Life
Location: North Room 222
Presenter:
Bobbiejean Garcia, MPH, CIC, FAPIC (she/her/hers)
– Houston Methodist
Co-Presenter:
Annie K. Trostel, MPH, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Memorial Hermann Hospital
Moderator:
Kevin Chindwal, RN CIC PGDipc MBA (he/him/his)
– Aster Hospital
Education, Training and Competencies
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Taking the Guesswork out of Goal-Setting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Taking the Guesswork out of Goal-setting
Location: North Room 129
Presenter:
Ami Hughes, PhD, MPH, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Moderator:
Kimberly Daniels, RN, CIC
– Kindred Hospital Louisville
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Tech Takedown: Navigating Cybersecurity Incidents in the Infection Prevention Department
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Tech Takedown: Navigating Cybersecurity Incidents in the Infection Prevention Department
Location: North Room 226
Presenter:
Melissa Baumgartner, RN, MBA-MSN-L, CIC
– NA
Moderator:
Mohamed N. Elhadidi, Msc, MBA,FISQua,CIC,LTC-CIP (he/him/his)
– Dallah healthcare
Emergency Preparedness
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
The Intersection of Research, Infection Prevention, and Patient Care
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
The Intersection of Research, Infection Prevention, and Patient Care
Location: North Room 231
Presenter:
Carlee J. Hoxworth, MPH, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Josephine A. Fox, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
– Barnes Jewish Hospital
Moderator:
Beth Christy, MT, MSHA CIC
– Baptist Health Louisville
Implementation Science and Research
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
The Needle: Safe Injection, Infusion, Vials & Point of Care Devices
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
The Needle: Safe Injection, Infusion, Vials & Point of Care Devices
Location: North Room 229
Presenter:
Jennifer A. Ormsby, DNP, RN, CPN, CIC, CPNP-PC (she/her/hers)
– Boston Children's Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Susan A. Dolan, MSN RN eCIC FAPIC
– Children’s Hospital Colorado (retired)
Moderator:
Kellie Rusin, MPH, MLS (ASCP)CM, CIC
– Children's Hospital Colorado
Co-Moderator:
Jessica Tarabay, MPH, MHR, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC
– Emory Healthcare
Implementation Science and Research
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Transforming IPC Outcomes Through Strategic Staffing Expansion
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
LDPM 14 - Transforming IPC Outcomes Through Strategic Staffing Expansion
Location: North Room 122
Presenter:
Maimuna Jatta, RN, MSN, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC (she/her/hers)
– Carilion Clinic
Moderator:
Karen McGoldrick, MT (ASCP), CIC,CHOP
– Sentara Leigh Hospital
Leadership Development and Program Management
CE: 0.2
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
APIC Expert Library
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
APIC Expert Library
Location: IPC Solutions Center
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Attendee Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Attendee Breakfast
Location: IPC Solutions Center
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
IPC Solutions Center
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
IPC Solutions Center
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
PT
Chair Yoga: Refresh & Recharge
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
PT
Chair Yoga: Refresh & Recharge
Location: Exhibit Hall
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
PT
The OR is No Place for Compromise: A Comprehensive Approach to Address HAIs, HOB, and Surgical Complications
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
PT
The OR is No Place for Compromise: A Comprehensive Approach to Address HAIs, HOB, and Surgical Complications
Location: Exhibit Hall
Theater Speaker:
Madelyn Christie, RN, BSN (she/her/hers)
– BD
Sponsored By
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
PT
Wellness Area
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
PT
Wellness Area
Location: IPC Solutions Center
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
MindTech for Infection Preventionists & Healthcare Workers
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Sleep Hygiene for Better Rest
Location: Exhibit Hall
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
The Infection Preventionist’s Guide to Navigating Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
The Infection Preventionist’s Guide to Navigating Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
Location: Exhibit Hall
Theater Speaker:
Jamie McGloin, CIC
– Olympus America Inc.
Sponsored By
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Chair Yoga: Refresh & Recharge
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Chair Yoga: Refresh & Recharge
Location: Exhibit Hall
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Candida auris: Maricopa County Experience 2020-2024
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Candida auris: Maricopa County Experience 2020-2024
Location: North Room 127
Presenter:
Siru Prasai, MD, MPH
– Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Co-Presenter:
Karen Zabel, MSN, RN (she/her/hers)
– Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Environment of Care
CE: 1
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Evaluating CVCs Upon Admission: A Checklist-Based Approach
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
PT
QAPI 21 - Evaluating Cvcs upon Admission: A Checklist-based Approach
Location: North Room 122
Presenter:
Jamie Figueredo, MPH CIC
– Lenox Hill Hospital
Co-Author:
Maiko Kondo, MD, MS
– Lenox Hill Hospital - Northwell Health
Co-Author:
Rebecca Deng, MPH
– Northwell Health
Co-Author:
Wazim Narain, Ph.D
– Northwell Health Lenox Hill
Co-Author:
Gina Antolino-Resnick, MSN, RN, OCN, CHPN
– Lenox Hill Hospital
Co-Author:
Catherine Pearson, MPH, RN
– Lenox Hill Hospital
Co-Author:
Bernice Emmanuelli, RN, MS
– Lenox Hill Hospital
Moderator:
Nychie Q. Dotson, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC
– HCA Healthcare
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
CE: 0.2
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Getting Published: Decoding the Secret Society of the Publishing World
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Getting Published: Decoding the Secret Society of the Publishing World
Location: North Room 129
Presenter:
Emily Barnard, MPH, CER, CIC, HACP-CMS (she/her/hers)
– Mountains Community Hospital
Moderator:
Kellie Rusin, MPH, MLS (ASCP)CM, CIC
– Children's Hospital Colorado
Implementation Science and Research
CE: 1
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Mentorship Adaptations When Team Structure, Experience and Geography Present Unique Barriers
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Mentorship Adaptations When Team Structure, Experience and Geography Present Unique Barriers
Location: North Room 227
Presenter:
Krista Byalik, CIC
– Sentara
Co-Presenter:
Sue Felber, LPN, AAS, CIC
– Sentara Healthcare
Moderator:
Karen McGoldrick, MT (ASCP), CIC,CHOP
– Sentara Leigh Hospital
Leadership Development and Program Management
CE: 1
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Navigating the Currents of Care: Reducing CAUTI in Home Health
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
PT
Navigating the Currents of Care: Reducing CAUTI in Home Health
Location: North Room 124
Presenter:
Ashley Bryant, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Saint Alphonsus Health System
Moderator:
Beth Christy, MT, MSHA CIC
– Baptist Health Louisville
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
CE: 0.5
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Ripple Effect: Identifying high-risk Tuberculosis exposures one step at a time
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
OHW 16 - Ripple Effect: Identifying High-risk Tuberculosis Exposures One Step at a Time
Location: North Room 122
Presenter:
Paul M. Gentile, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
– Yale New Haven Hospital
Co-Author:
Cindy Smith, BSN RN CIC
– Yale New Haven Hospital
Co-Author:
Nicole A. Colandrea, MT(ASCP), CIC
– Yale New Haven Health
Moderator:
Nychie Q. Dotson, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC
– HCA Healthcare
Occupational Health and Wellness
CE: 0.2
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Updates from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Updates from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Location: North Room 224
Presenter:
Jessica Dangles, MBA, MS, PMP, CAE (she/her/hers)
– CBIC
Co-Presenter:
Gail R. Fraine, RN, MMHC, BSN, AL-CIP, CIC, LTC-CIP
– Ascension Saint Thomas
Moderator:
Mohamed N. Elhadidi, Msc, MBA,FISQua,CIC,LTC-CIP (he/him/his)
– Dallah healthcare
Co-Moderator:
Maria Whitaker, BS, MT, CIC
– Infection, Prevention and Control Consulting Services
Education, Training and Competencies
CE: 1
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Using an Internally Developed Process for Clearing Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Cases
11:16 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Using an Internally Developed Process for Clearing Carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Cases
Location: North Room 124
Presenter:
Kathleen Henschel, MPH, CIC (she/her/hers)
– Community Health System
Moderator:
Beth Christy, MT, MSHA CIC
– Baptist Health Louisville
Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Stewardship
CE: 0.5
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Using Simulation in Infection Prevention and Control
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Using Simulation in Infection Prevention and Control
Location: North Room 222
Presenter:
Alison Bradbury, MSN, RN (she/her/hers)
– NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County
Co-Presenter:
Priya Dhagat, MS, MLS(ASCP), CIC, CHEP (she/her/hers)
– New York City Health and Hospitals/Bellevue
Moderator:
Patricia Willeman, DBA, CIC, CPHQ
– St. Croix Health
Education, Training and Competencies
CE: 1
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Utilizing Antibiotic Use and Resistance Data as an Infection Preventionist
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Utilizing Antibiotic Use and Resistance Data as an Infection Preventionist
Location: North Room 221
Presenter:
Lacey Pavlovsky, MSN, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, FAPIC
– Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Co-Presenter:
Jenna Preusker, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP (she/her/hers)
– Nebraska Medicine/Nebraska DHHS
Moderator:
Patti G. Grota, PhD, eCIC, FAPIC (she/her/hers)
– University Of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Stewardship
CE: 1
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Utilizing Geospatial Analysis to Demystify Health Equity: Revitalized Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Utilizing Geospatial Analysis to Demystify Health Equity: Revitalized Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention
Location: North Room 226
Presenter:
Dina M. Conigliaro, BSN, RN, CIC, PCCN-K (she/her/hers)
– PeaceHealth
Co-Presenter:
Ravneet Kaur, MPH, BDS
– PeaceHealth
Moderator:
Kelly Zabriskie, MLS, BS,CIC, FAPIC
– Jefferson Health
Public Health and Health Policy
CE: 1
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
We Have to Do What? Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions in LTC
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
We Have to Do What? Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions in LTC
Location: North Room 229
Presenter:
Jean Harpel, MSN, RN, GCNS
– ECRI
Co-Presenter:
Susan Singh, MPH CIC PMP (she/her/hers)
– ECRI
Moderator:
Amy Huff, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, a-IPC (she/her/hers)
– Hazel I. Findlay
Co-Moderator:
Carol Vance, MSN, RN, CIC, PhD-- candidate
– Advocate Children's Hospital
Implementation Science and Research
CE: 1
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
West Virginia's First Measles Case in over a Decade: Lessons Learned
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
West Virginia's First Measles Case in over a Decade: Lessons Learned
Location: North Room 231
Presenter:
Lori Sisler, MSN, RN-BC, CIC, AL-CIP, FAPIC
– West Virginia University Hospitals
Co-Presenter:
Casaundra Wilburn, MPH, RN, NPD-BC, CIC
– WVU Medicine
Moderator:
Noreen Mollon, MS, CIC, FAPIC (she/her/hers)
– University of Michigan Health
Emergency Preparedness
CE: 1
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
PT
Closing General Session & Keynote Address Featuring Rachel Sheerin
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
PT
Closing General Session & Keynote Address Featuring Rachel Sheerin
Location: North Ballroom 120
Keynote Speaker:
Rachel Sheerin
CE: 0
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