DS 38 - Infection Prevention Assessment of Ambulatory Surgery Center Experiencing Extensive Outbreak of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Septic Joint Infections, 2023–2024

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT

Location: Kiosk 1

Presenter(s)

Becky A. Meyer, MPH, CIC (she/her/hers)

Senior Quality Coordinator
Tennessee Department of Health

Kelley M. Tobey, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention Technical Specialist
Tennessee Department of Health
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Corinne Tandy, PhD, MS (they/them/theirs)

Division Director of Epidemiology
Knox County Health Department
Tracey Rhodes, MSN-IPC, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP (she/her/hers)

Infection Prevention Supervisor
Tennessee Department of Health

Disclosure(s):

Becky Meyer, MPH, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Kelley M. Tobey, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Corinne Tandy, PhD, MS: No financial relationships to disclose

Tracey Rhodes, MSN-IPC, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP: No financial relationships to disclose

Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the epidemiology and clinical impact of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in healthcare settings.
Upon completion, participants will be able to assess the availability and role of standardized tools in Identifying infection prevention and control gaps in ambulatory surgical centers.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify regulatory and education needs necessary to enhance infection prevention and control practices in the ambulatory surgical setting.