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Abebe, Laike

Tampa General Hospital
ISR 74 - Novel Decolonization Protocol for Hemodialysis Patients to Reduce Bloodstream Infections
Laike Abebe
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Abraao, Ligia

Samaritano Higienópolis Hospital, School of Nursing- University of Sao Paulo
LDPM 90 - First National Certification in Infection Prevention and Control: The Brazilian Experience
Ligia Abraao
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Aguilar, Jesus

Memorial Hermann Northeast
QAPI 116 - Reducing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections Through Peer-to-peer Maintenance Audits
Jesus Aguilar
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Ahrens, Mei

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center
PHHP 95 - Candida Auris: Patient Risk Identification in Las Vegas
Mei Ahrens
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Akiyama, Takashi

Infection Control Division
ITS 82 - Protocol Modifications Significantly Reduce Blood Culture Contamination Rates in a High-acuity Hospital
Takashi Akiyama
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Alexander, Kinta

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
ISR 68 - A Clean Sweep: Targeted Protocols and UV-C to Combat Candida Auris
Kinta Alexander
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Alfieri, Valentina

Diasorin
ADS 22 - A Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention and Control: Leveraging Rapid Molecular Detection of Candida Auris Colonization to Support Diagnostic Stewardship
Valentina Alfieri
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Almeida, Eric

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
LDPM 90 - First National Certification in Infection Prevention and Control: The Brazilian Experience
Eric Almeida
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Ambardar, Sujata

Inova Health System
QAPI 113 - Redefining Isolation Practices: Streamlining Discontinuation Protocols for Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Bacteria in a Multi-hospital Health System
Sujata Ambardar
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Anderson, Trevisia

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
ISR 68 - A Clean Sweep: Targeted Protocols and UV-C to Combat Candida Auris
Trevisia Anderson
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Armellino, Donna

Northwell Health
APR-06 - DS 36 Implementing Standardized Urinary Catheter Prevention Protocols Across a Large Health System to Reduce Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Donna Armellino
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Arrington, Jasmine

Lifebridge Health System
EP 53 - A Comprehensive Multi-interventional Strategy for Controlling a Candida Auris Outbreak in a Ventilator-capable Inpatient Unit
Jasmine Arrington
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Atrubin, Kimberly

Tampa General Hospital
ISR 74 - Novel Decolonization Protocol for Hemodialysis Patients to Reduce Bloodstream Infections
Kimberly Atrubin
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Austin, Kammi

VA Greater Los Angeles
ISR 69 - Extended Intravenous Bag Hangtimes and Risk of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection in an Acute Care Hospital
Kammi Austin
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Bachman, Brianne

Corewell Health West
EOC 65 - Wash, Rinse, Repeat: Improvement Plans for Healthcare Textiles
Brianne Bachman
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EP 56 - The Hidden Truth: Uncovering the Keys to a Fungal Outbreak Response
Brianne Bachman
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Bailey, Pamela

Prisma Health
QAPI 100 - Blood Culture Collection Process Analysis Drives Practice and Supply Standardization Efforts Within a Healthcare System
Pamela Bailey
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Baio, Frank

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
QAPI 121 - Strategies for Reducing Central Line Bloodstream Infections: A Comprehensive Review of Best Practices and Outcomes
Frank Baio
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Baker, Justin

Ecolab
ITS 80 - Making Every Moment Count: The Benefits of Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring
Justin Baker
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Baker, Morgan

Banner Health
QAPI 99 - Adapting Infection Prevention Surveillance for Invasive Procedures in Outpatient and Unrestricted Settings
Morgan Baker
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Baldivieso, Camila

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
DS 42 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Compliance as an Adjunctive to Room Cleaning for Clostridioides difficile Infections
Camila Baldivieso
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Batenhorst, Alison

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
ADS 27 - Revolutionizing C. Diff Identification with High-risk Screening
Alison Batenhorst
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Bauer, Michael

Loyola University Medical Center
ISR 72 - Implementation of a Multidrug-resistant Organism Registry to Guide Infection Prevention Practices
Michael Bauer
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Becker, Virginia

Inovalon
QAPI 120 - Rule-based Artificial Intelligence to Target Earlier Identification of Patients with Clostridioides Difficile: A Quality Improvement Project
Virginia Becker
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Beecroft, Donna

Memorial Hermann Memorial City
QAPI 116 - Reducing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections Through Peer-to-peer Maintenance Audits
Donna Beecroft
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Bennett, Neil

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
QAPI 106 - Implementing Floatation Therapy in Healthcare: Risk Assessment, Water Management, and Policy Development for Use of Float Tank
Neil Bennett
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Bernier, Brian

Diasorin
ADS 22 - A Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention and Control: Leveraging Rapid Molecular Detection of Candida Auris Colonization to Support Diagnostic Stewardship
Brian Bernier
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Beville, Amber

Prisma Health
QAPI 100 - Blood Culture Collection Process Analysis Drives Practice and Supply Standardization Efforts Within a Healthcare System
Amber Beville
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Bischoff, Werner

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
QAPI 125 - Two Are Better Than One: A New Buddy System for Blood Culture Collection Reduces Contamination Rates in an ICU Setting
Werner Bischoff
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Bisht, Anjali

Keck Medicine of USC
DS 41 - Team Audits for Visual Inspection of Surgical Instrumentation
Anjali Bisht
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Blanchard, Kerry

Cape Fear Valley Health
LDPM 92 - Leveraging Change and Autonomy: Enterprise-wide Infection Prevention Subject Matter Expert Groups
Kerry Blanchard
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Bongiorno, Chase

Corewell Health Grand Rapids
EOC 65 - Wash, Rinse, Repeat: Improvement Plans for Healthcare Textiles
Chase Bongiorno
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Bosenbark, Margaret

Baylor Scott and White
ADS 27 - Revolutionizing C. Diff Identification with High-risk Screening
Margaret Bosenbark
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Boshara, Arianna

Denver Health and Hospital Authority
OHW 93 - Biocontainment Unit Staff Monitoring Subsequent to Suspected or Confirmed Special Pathogen Exposure
Arianna Boshara
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Brahmasandra, Sundaresh

Diasorin
ADS 22 - A Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention and Control: Leveraging Rapid Molecular Detection of Candida Auris Colonization to Support Diagnostic Stewardship
Sundaresh Brahmasandra
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Brown, Sean

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
ISR 68 - A Clean Sweep: Targeted Protocols and UV-C to Combat Candida Auris
Sean Brown
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Bubb, Tania

Memorial Sloan Kettering
EP 57 - Viral Hemorrhagic Diseases: Discussion-based Emergency Preparedness in an Oncological Setting
Tania Bubb
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Burgos, Sarah

PIH Health
QAPI 120 - Rule-based Artificial Intelligence to Target Earlier Identification of Patients with Clostridioides Difficile: A Quality Improvement Project
Sarah Burgos
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Burns, Jessica

TDH
EOC 66 - Water Management Program Needs Assessment in Tennessee Long-term Care Facilities, 2024
Jessica Burns
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Burr, Katlyn

Nemours Children's Health
DS 44 - Using a Risk Assessment to Transition to a 14-day Endoscope Hangtime
Katlyn Burr
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Burton, Marsha

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
APR-03 - PHHP 98 Improving Compliance in the Screening Program for Multidrug Resistant Organisms in a Resource-limited Acute Care Hospital in Barbados
Marsha Burton
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Calder, Jenna

Hospital for Special Surgery
ETC 47 - Cracking the Code to Hybrid Educational Escape Rooms
Jenna Calder
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Carlson, Mike

UPMC Mercy
DS 42 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Compliance as an Adjunctive to Room Cleaning for Clostridioides difficile Infections
Mike Carlson
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Carneiro, Irna Carla

Federal University of Pará / ABIH
LDPM 90 - First National Certification in Infection Prevention and Control: The Brazilian Experience
Irna Carla Carneiro
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Carney, Kimberly

WVU Ruby Memorial
QAPI 106 - Implementing Floatation Therapy in Healthcare: Risk Assessment, Water Management, and Policy Development for Use of Float Tank
Kimberly Carney
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Carroll, Amy

Hamilton Medical Center
ADS 28 - The Potential for Antimicrobial Stewardship Through Diagnostic Stewardship: Urine Culture Contamination and Antimicrobial Treatment
Amy Carroll
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Carter, Shanna

Teleflex
DS 30 - Chlorhexidine: Effectiveness Against Major Pathogens Responsible for Hospital-onset Bacteremia and Fungemia
Shanna Carter
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ETC 50 - Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Performance Against Hospital-onset Bacteremia and Fungemia Causing Pathogens
Shanna Carter
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Cervantes, Diana

The University of North Texas Health Science Center
ETC 49 - Integrating Residents’ Rights and Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes: ICARE Education and Skills Fair Pilot Assessment
Diana Cervantes
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Chambers, Nancy

Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
EOC 67 - What’s Lurking in Your Water System? A Case of Legionella Leads to Extensive Review of Hospital Water System
Nancy Chambers
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Chami, Eman

Henry Ford Hospital
ADS 25 - Direct Prescriber Feedback Following Hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile Infections
Eman Chami
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ISR 70 - Hand Hygiene All Stars: Unit-based Recognition to Highlight Hand Hygiene Successes
Eman Chami
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ISR 73 - Model of an Aspergillosis Surveillance Program in an Urban Academic Acute Care Hospital
Eman Chami
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ITS 79 - Leveraging the Electronic Medical Record to Avoid Hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile Infections
Eman Chami
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Cheesman, Julann

Allegheny Health Network
QAPI 124 - Transforming Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Journey from Implementation to Sustained Success
Julann Cheesman
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Chestang, Adrienne

Memorial Hermann Woodlands Hospital
EOC 58 - Are Sink Drains the Hidden Reservoirs Driving Serratia Marcescens Transmission in the NICU?
Adrienne Chestang
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Chludzinski, Jeffrey

University of Michigan Health, Michigan Medicine
QAPI 102 - Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI): Getting Back to Baseline by Getting Back to Basics
Jeffrey Chludzinski
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Clement, Ernest

NY State Department of Health
QAPI 118 - Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Hip Arthroplasty in NYS Using National Healthcare Safety Network Data, 2021-2023
Ernest Clement
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Clere, Joana Maria

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center
ADS 29 - Urine Culture Stewardship and Urinary Tract Infection Reduction in Non-catheterized Older Adults in Nursing Home
Joana Maria Clere
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Cole, Greg

Corewell Health West
EP 56 - The Hidden Truth: Uncovering the Keys to a Fungal Outbreak Response
Greg Cole
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Concepcion , Steven
QAPI 119 - Role of Gap Analysis and Modified ABATE Trial in Reducing CLABSI Rates in Blood and Marrow Transplant Recipients
Steven Concepcion
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Connor, Lee

Hamilton Medical Center
ADS 28 - The Potential for Antimicrobial Stewardship Through Diagnostic Stewardship: Urine Culture Contamination and Antimicrobial Treatment
Lee Connor
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Coronado, Jennifer

Memorial Hermann Northeast
QAPI 116 - Reducing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections Through Peer-to-peer Maintenance Audits
Jennifer Coronado
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Coshatt, Chandler

UAB School of Public Health
QAPI 115 - Reducing Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections in a Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit by Implementing Established Evidence-based Practices and Incorporating Novel Approaches
Chandler Coshatt
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Courtney-Curtis, Michelle

HCA
QAPI 108 - Improving the Compliance of Intraoperative Antibiotic Redosing Among Colorectal Cases
Michelle Courtney-Curtis
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Creager, Hannah

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
ADS 24 - C. the Difference: Utilizing Electronic Medical Record Automation to Optimize Pediatric Clostridioides difficile Testing
Hannah Creager
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Cromer, Andrea

Truvian Healthcare System
ADS 28 - The Potential for Antimicrobial Stewardship Through Diagnostic Stewardship: Urine Culture Contamination and Antimicrobial Treatment
Andrea Cromer
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Cruz, Wilfredo

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
QAPI 121 - Strategies for Reducing Central Line Bloodstream Infections: A Comprehensive Review of Best Practices and Outcomes
Wilfredo Cruz
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Cuevas, Madelaine

San Mateo County
QAPI 107 - Improving Infection Prevention Practices in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Madelaine Cuevas
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Cunanan, Abigail

Inova Health System
QAPI 113 - Redefining Isolation Practices: Streamlining Discontinuation Protocols for Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Bacteria in a Multi-hospital Health System
Abigail Cunanan
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Dash, Sangita

Prisma Health
QAPI 100 - Blood Culture Collection Process Analysis Drives Practice and Supply Standardization Efforts Within a Healthcare System
Sangita Dash
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Davis, Haley

PIH Health Whittier Hospital
QAPI 120 - Rule-based Artificial Intelligence to Target Earlier Identification of Patients with Clostridioides Difficile: A Quality Improvement Project
Haley Davis
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Davis, Mallory

Corewell Health- Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
EP 56 - The Hidden Truth: Uncovering the Keys to a Fungal Outbreak Response
Mallory Davis
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De Fonseka, Nimesha

Whitman County Public Health
PHHP 97 - Importance of Local Preparedness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Lessons Learned from a Pertussis Outbreak in a Rural Health Jurisdiction Setting
Nimesha De Fonseka
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De Guzman, Rian

Sunrise Hospital Medical Center
PHHP 95 - Candida Auris: Patient Risk Identification in Las Vegas
Rian De Guzman
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Dean, Ranekka

NYU Langone Health
LDPM 88 - Establishment of a Career Advancement Framework for Infection Preventionists in an Urban Health System
Ranekka Dean
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LDPM 89 - Evaluation of the Impact of a Health Care Associated Infection Surveillance Coordinator Role Within Infection Prevention and Control
Ranekka Dean
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DelGrosso, Bill

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
EP 57 - Viral Hemorrhagic Diseases: Discussion-based Emergency Preparedness in an Oncological Setting
Bill DelGrosso
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Diamond, Ashley

Carilion Medical Center
ETC 48 - Engaging Travel Nurses to Improve Infection Prevention Bundle Compliance and HAI Reduction
Ashley Diamond
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Dias, Viviane Maria

Nossa Senhora das Graças Hospital (HNSG), Curitiba-PR
LDPM 90 - First National Certification in Infection Prevention and Control: The Brazilian Experience
Viviane Maria Dias
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DiFedele, LIsa

International Community Health Services
LDPM 87 - Building an Infection Prevention Team in Outpatient Care
LIsa DiFedele
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Dixon, Heather

UPMC Mercy
DS 42 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Compliance as an Adjunctive to Room Cleaning for Clostridioides difficile Infections
Heather Dixon
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Dixon, Raquel

Harborview Medical Center
LDPM 91 - Introduction of Operations Nurse Role to an Infection Prevention and Control Team
Raquel Dixon
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Dizon, Arthur

VA Greater Los Angeles
ISR 69 - Extended Intravenous Bag Hangtimes and Risk of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection in an Acute Care Hospital
Arthur Dizon
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Dizon, Megan

Banner Health
ITS 78 - Examining Benefits of a Multi-hospital System Centralized Surveillance Team
Megan Dizon
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Dombecki, Carey

University of Michigan Health
APR-08 - ISR 75 Undercovering a Hidden Outbreak: limitations of National Healthcare Safety Network Criteria in Breast Tissue Expander Surgical Site Infection Surveillance
Carey Dombecki
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Dominguez, Samuel

University of Colorado SOM/Children's Hospital Colorado
APR-05 - ISR 71 Impact to Healthcare Acquired Viral Gastroenteritis Infection Rate Using Different Visitation Models in a Pediatric Hospital
Samuel Dominguez
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Douglas, Pamela

Texas A&M Veterinary Teaching Hospital
DS 32 - Elimination of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in a Veterinary ICU Utilizing UV Disinfection
Pamela Douglas
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Dreiss, Emma

Memorial Hermann
EOC 59 - Can You Escape the Room? Engaging Staff in Environment of Care
Emma Dreiss
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Durst, Marissa

UPMC Mercy
DS 42 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Compliance as an Adjunctive to Room Cleaning for Clostridioides difficile Infections
Marissa Durst
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Dutchak, Doreen

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
QAPI 121 - Strategies for Reducing Central Line Bloodstream Infections: A Comprehensive Review of Best Practices and Outcomes
Doreen Dutchak
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Eckstein, Amber

CentraCare
DS 31 - Consistent Inventory of Sterilized Instruments Ensures a Safe and Uncompromised Supply of Instruments for Procedural Use
Amber Eckstein
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Eke-Okoro, Ndubuisi

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
QAPI 121 - Strategies for Reducing Central Line Bloodstream Infections: A Comprehensive Review of Best Practices and Outcomes
Ndubuisi Eke-Okoro
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El Chaer, Elsy Mady

Houston Methodist West
ETC 51 - Shaping the Future. an Exciting 7 Year Journey of Upskilling Infection Preventionists Through Certification Training in the Middle East
Elsy Mady El Chaer
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Elliott, Sarah

Diasorin
ADS 22 - A Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention and Control: Leveraging Rapid Molecular Detection of Candida Auris Colonization to Support Diagnostic Stewardship
Sarah Elliott
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Ellsworth, Misti

UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
EOC 58 - Are Sink Drains the Hidden Reservoirs Driving Serratia Marcescens Transmission in the NICU?
Misti Ellsworth
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Engell, Christian

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
QAPI 121 - Strategies for Reducing Central Line Bloodstream Infections: A Comprehensive Review of Best Practices and Outcomes
Christian Engell
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Estela, Karen

Our Lady of the Lake Health
QAPI 104 - Enhancing Hospital-onset Bacteremia and Fungemia Prevention: Data-driven Strategies and Continuous Improvement
Karen Estela
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Fallwell, Nancy

Driscoll Health System
ITS 85 - Who’s Afraid of the Emergency Department: Enhancing Syndromic Surveillance
Nancy Fallwell
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PHHP 96 - Exploring Language Disparities and the Impact on Surgical Site Infections
Nancy Fallwell
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Farabaugh, Laural

Lifebridge Health System
EP 53 - A Comprehensive Multi-interventional Strategy for Controlling a Candida Auris Outbreak in a Ventilator-capable Inpatient Unit
Laural Farabaugh
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Farhang, Janet

Diasorin
ADS 22 - A Proactive Approach to Infection Prevention and Control: Leveraging Rapid Molecular Detection of Candida Auris Colonization to Support Diagnostic Stewardship
Janet Farhang
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Ferrelli, Juliet

Allegheny Health Network
QAPI 124 - Transforming Hand Hygiene Compliance: A Journey from Implementation to Sustained Success
Juliet Ferrelli
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Flattery, Ashley

Holy Name Medical Center
ITS 83 - Reduction of Hospital-onset MRSA Bloodstream Infections Through Early Identification and Intervention of High-risk Patient Populations
Ashley Flattery
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Flynn, Madelaine

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
QAPI 125 - Two Are Better Than One: A New Buddy System for Blood Culture Collection Reduces Contamination Rates in an ICU Setting
Madelaine Flynn
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Foreman, Mary Jo

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center Sunrise Childrens Hospital
PHHP 95 - Candida Auris: Patient Risk Identification in Las Vegas
Mary Jo Foreman
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Franck, Janet

Consulting Professionals, Inc.
ITS 84 - Secure and Innovative AI Tool for Infection Preventionists: Generating Practical Tips and Referenced Strategies for Program Enhancement
Janet Franck
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Frederick, Rachel

Inova Health System
QAPI 113 - Redefining Isolation Practices: Streamlining Discontinuation Protocols for Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Bacteria in a Multi-hospital Health System
Rachel Frederick
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Fujimoto, Kanako

Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
ISR 76 - What Drives IPC Success? Exploring Multifaceted Determinants in Older Adult Care Facilities in Japan
Kanako Fujimoto
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Gamboa, Jessica

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, Infection Prevention & Management Associates
QAPI 108 - Improving the Compliance of Intraoperative Antibiotic Redosing Among Colorectal Cases
Jessica Gamboa
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Garza, Ruben

Hamilton Medical Center
ADS 28 - The Potential for Antimicrobial Stewardship Through Diagnostic Stewardship: Urine Culture Contamination and Antimicrobial Treatment
Ruben Garza
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George, Alex

Corewell Health West
EP 56 - The Hidden Truth: Uncovering the Keys to a Fungal Outbreak Response
Alex George
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Gibson, Amanda

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
EOC 58 - Are Sink Drains the Hidden Reservoirs Driving Serratia Marcescens Transmission in the NICU?
Amanda Gibson
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Gilliam, Edna

Nemours Children's Hospital, DE
DS 44 - Using a Risk Assessment to Transition to a 14-day Endoscope Hangtime
Edna Gilliam
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Gilman, Margaret

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
DS 44 - Using a Risk Assessment to Transition to a 14-day Endoscope Hangtime
Margaret Gilman
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ITS 81 - NSQIP and NHSN: A Tale of Two Definitions
Margaret Gilman
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Goddard, Christina

Jefferson Abington Hospital
PHHP 94 - Candida Auris Admission Surveillance Screen to the Medical Intensive Care Unit
Christina Goddard
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Goodman-Kent, PhD, RN, CNORe, FAORN, Terri

Terri Goodman & Associates
ETC 52 - Targeting Infection Prevention Professional Development: Closing the Learning Gap by Implementing the Results of an Effective Needs Assessment
Terri Goodman-Kent, PhD, RN, CNORe, FAORN
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Goodsell, Amy

Banner Health
ITS 78 - Examining Benefits of a Multi-hospital System Centralized Surveillance Team
Amy Goodsell
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Goris, Ashleigh

Mercy Health
DS 43 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection: lack of Impact to Clostridioides difficile at a Community Teaching Hospital
Ashleigh Goris
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Graven, Molly

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
QAPI 125 - Two Are Better Than One: A New Buddy System for Blood Culture Collection Reduces Contamination Rates in an ICU Setting
Molly Graven
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Green, Michael

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
ADS 24 - C. the Difference: Utilizing Electronic Medical Record Automation to Optimize Pediatric Clostridioides difficile Testing
Michael Green
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Grell, Dara

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
ADS 24 - C. the Difference: Utilizing Electronic Medical Record Automation to Optimize Pediatric Clostridioides difficile Testing
Dara Grell
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Grizas, Alexandra

Hospital for Special Surgery
ETC 47 - Cracking the Code to Hybrid Educational Escape Rooms
Alexandra Grizas
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Gupta, Nisha

Teleflex
DS 30 - Chlorhexidine: Effectiveness Against Major Pathogens Responsible for Hospital-onset Bacteremia and Fungemia
Nisha Gupta
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ETC 50 - Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Performance Against Hospital-onset Bacteremia and Fungemia Causing Pathogens
Nisha Gupta
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Gustave, Keisha

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, BARBADOS
APR-03 - PHHP 98 Improving Compliance in the Screening Program for Multidrug Resistant Organisms in a Resource-limited Acute Care Hospital in Barbados
Keisha Gustave
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Gutierrez, Geraldine

VA Greater Los Angeles
ISR 69 - Extended Intravenous Bag Hangtimes and Risk of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection in an Acute Care Hospital
Geraldine Gutierrez
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Gutierrez, Heather

Riverside Health System
EOC 63 - Implementation of Copper Silver Ionization System to Control Legionella Pneumophila in Community Hospital Water System
Heather Gutierrez
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Gyabaah, Kwame

Nemours Childrens Health
DS 44 - Using a Risk Assessment to Transition to a 14-day Endoscope Hangtime
Kwame Gyabaah
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Haas, Janet

Innovative Infection Prevention
APR - APIC25 AJIC Poster Rounds
Janet Haas
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Habicht, Max

Prisma Health
QAPI 100 - Blood Culture Collection Process Analysis Drives Practice and Supply Standardization Efforts Within a Healthcare System
Max Habicht
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Haddow, Alastair

Mercy Health
DS 43 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection: lack of Impact to Clostridioides difficile at a Community Teaching Hospital
Alastair Haddow
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Hagedorn, Amanda

Henry Ford Health Hospital
EOC 61 - Collaborative Leak Management for Water Intrusion Events in a 100-year-old Acute Care Hospital
Amanda Hagedorn
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Haldeman, Leigh

Harborview Medical Center
LDPM 91 - Introduction of Operations Nurse Role to an Infection Prevention and Control Team
Leigh Haldeman
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Hale, Molly

PeaceHealth
QAPI 123 - Transfer of Patients with COVID-19 from the Emergency Department to the Behavioral Health Unit
Molly Hale
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Hall, Lisa

University of Queensland
APR - APIC25 AJIC Poster Rounds
Lisa Hall
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Harada, Nahoko

Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University
ISR 76 - What Drives IPC Success? Exploring Multifaceted Determinants in Older Adult Care Facilities in Japan
Nahoko Harada
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Harris, Yashika

Harborview Medical Center
LDPM 91 - Introduction of Operations Nurse Role to an Infection Prevention and Control Team
Yashika Harris
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Hartless, Kathleen

Department of Veterans Affairs
ETC 52 - Targeting Infection Prevention Professional Development: Closing the Learning Gap by Implementing the Results of an Effective Needs Assessment
Kathleen Hartless
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Hasegawa, Keita

Bacteriology Laboratory, Infection Control Division Credentials
ITS 82 - Protocol Modifications Significantly Reduce Blood Culture Contamination Rates in a High-acuity Hospital
Keita Hasegawa
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Haurin, Kathleen

Jefferson Abington Hospital
PHHP 94 - Candida Auris Admission Surveillance Screen to the Medical Intensive Care Unit
Kathleen Haurin
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Hayes, Carrigan

AdventHealth Orlando
QAPI 119 - Role of Gap Analysis and Modified ABATE Trial in Reducing CLABSI Rates in Blood and Marrow Transplant Recipients
Carrigan Hayes
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Hicks, Samantha

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
QAPI 125 - Two Are Better Than One: A New Buddy System for Blood Culture Collection Reduces Contamination Rates in an ICU Setting
Samantha Hicks
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Hoffman, MPH, CIC, NCMA, LSSGB, Katharine

JPS Health Network
ETC 52 - Targeting Infection Prevention Professional Development: Closing the Learning Gap by Implementing the Results of an Effective Needs Assessment
Katharine Hoffman, MPH, CIC, NCMA, LSSGB
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Holloway, Roxanne

Lifebridge Health System
EP 53 - A Comprehensive Multi-interventional Strategy for Controlling a Candida Auris Outbreak in a Ventilator-capable Inpatient Unit
Roxanne Holloway
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Hoover, Jacquelyn

UAB Hospital
QAPI 115 - Reducing Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections in a Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit by Implementing Established Evidence-based Practices and Incorporating Novel Approaches
Jacquelyn Hoover
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Hull, Tammie

Nationwide Children's Hospital
DS 37 - Implementing a User-friendly, Hospital Wide Approach to Accessing Instructions for Use Documentation
Tammie Hull
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Husband, Jennifer

LCMC Health
QAPI 114 - Reducing Blood Culture Contamination Rates Through a Quality Improvement Initiative Targeted Toward Non-laboratory Staff
Jennifer Husband
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QAPI 122 - The Impact of Gradual Culture Change on Central Line Safety in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Jennifer Husband
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Huslage, Kirk

Lifebridge Health System
EP 53 - A Comprehensive Multi-interventional Strategy for Controlling a Candida Auris Outbreak in a Ventilator-capable Inpatient Unit
Kirk Huslage
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Hyatt, Nathan

AdventHealth Orlando
QAPI 119 - Role of Gap Analysis and Modified ABATE Trial in Reducing CLABSI Rates in Blood and Marrow Transplant Recipients
Nathan Hyatt
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Ibanez, Angelo

VA Greater Los Angeles
ISR 69 - Extended Intravenous Bag Hangtimes and Risk of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection in an Acute Care Hospital
Angelo Ibanez
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Ikuta, Kevin

VA Greater Los Angeles
ISR 69 - Extended Intravenous Bag Hangtimes and Risk of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection in an Acute Care Hospital
Kevin Ikuta
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Irum, Shazia

King Salman Center for Kidney Diseases
ETC 51 - Shaping the Future. an Exciting 7 Year Journey of Upskilling Infection Preventionists Through Certification Training in the Middle East
Shazia Irum
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Jacoby, Emily

St. Louis Children's Hospital
QAPI 105 - Impact of a Central Line Resource Nurse to Reduce Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections on a Stem Cell Transplant/oncology Unit
Emily Jacoby
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Jastal, Sandy

Mercy Health
DS 43 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection: lack of Impact to Clostridioides difficile at a Community Teaching Hospital
Sandy Jastal
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Jin, Pinhong

Singapore General Hospital
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Ji, Xiaoye

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Minnucci, Giulia

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CHRISTUS Health
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Nair, Radhamoneyamma

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Obiekwe, Uzoamaka

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Ostrosky-Zeichner, MD, FACP, FIDSA, FSHEA, FECMM, Luis

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Padoveze, Maria Clara

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LDPM 90 - First National Certification in Infection Prevention and Control: The Brazilian Experience
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LDPM 92 - Leveraging Change and Autonomy: Enterprise-wide Infection Prevention Subject Matter Expert Groups
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Regier, Jillian

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Banner Health
QAPI 99 - Adapting Infection Prevention Surveillance for Invasive Procedures in Outpatient and Unrestricted Settings
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Ruzicka, Sydney

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Sackett, Kelly

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Driscoll Children's Hospital
ITS 85 - Who’s Afraid of the Emergency Department: Enhancing Syndromic Surveillance
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PHHP 96 - Exploring Language Disparities and the Impact on Surgical Site Infections
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Sanguinet, Jennifer

Asante
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APR-05 - ISR 71 Impact to Healthcare Acquired Viral Gastroenteritis Infection Rate Using Different Visitation Models in a Pediatric Hospital
Sara Saporta-Keating
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ITS 78 - Examining Benefits of a Multi-hospital System Centralized Surveillance Team
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ETC 46 - Bridging the Gap in Hand Hygiene: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dental Healthcare Workers in Egypt
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Henry Ford Hospital
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Henry Ford Health
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UNC Medical Center
APR - APIC25 AJIC Poster Rounds
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Simonson, Ellen

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APR - APIC25 AJIC Poster Rounds
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SUZUKI, NAOKO

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APR-08 - ISR 75 Undercovering a Hidden Outbreak: limitations of National Healthcare Safety Network Criteria in Breast Tissue Expander Surgical Site Infection Surveillance
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kwee yuen Tan
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Our Lady of the Lake Health; Louisiana State University Health Sciences Centerth
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Thompson, Eileen

Corewell Health
DS 33 - Enhancing Disinfection and Sterilization Practices in Multi-hospital Setting Through Collaboration Between Infection Prevention and Perioperative Teams
Eileen Thompson
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Thompson, Kevin

University of Michigan Health, Michigan Medicine
QAPI 102 - Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI): Getting Back to Baseline by Getting Back to Basics
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Tobey, Kelley

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

Memorial Hermann Hospital
QAPI 116 - Reducing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections Through Peer-to-peer Maintenance Audits
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Tserenpuntsag, Boldtsetseg

NYSDOH
QAPI 118 - Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Hip Arthroplasty in NYS Using National Healthcare Safety Network Data, 2021-2023
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Twigg, Makenzie

Tampa General Hospital
ISR 74 - Novel Decolonization Protocol for Hemodialysis Patients to Reduce Bloodstream Infections
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Usiak, Shauna

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
EP 57 - Viral Hemorrhagic Diseases: Discussion-based Emergency Preparedness in an Oncological Setting
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Utsumi, Momoe

Graduate School of Nursing for Health Care Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
ISR 76 - What Drives IPC Success? Exploring Multifaceted Determinants in Older Adult Care Facilities in Japan
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Vacca, Maria

Jefferson University Health
DS 34 - From Decentralized to Centralized: successfully Transforming High Level Disinfection Practices in the Operating Room of a Large Academic Hospital
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DS 35 - From Excess to Excellence: Improving Immediate Use Steam Sterilization Operations Across a Multi-hospital System
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Valyko, Amanda

University of Michigan Health
APR-08 - ISR 75 Undercovering a Hidden Outbreak: limitations of National Healthcare Safety Network Criteria in Breast Tissue Expander Surgical Site Infection Surveillance
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Vargas , Katrina
QAPI 119 - Role of Gap Analysis and Modified ABATE Trial in Reducing CLABSI Rates in Blood and Marrow Transplant Recipients
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Vidal, Claudia Fernanda de Lacerda

Federal University of Pernambuco
LDPM 90 - First National Certification in Infection Prevention and Control: The Brazilian Experience
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Walker, Jennifer

Memorial Hermann Health System
EOC 59 - Can You Escape the Room? Engaging Staff in Environment of Care
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Walterbach, Mark

Ascendco Health
QAPI 112 - Proactive Quality Reporting Decreases Surgical Site Infection Risk and Enhances Patient Outcomes
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Warner, Julie

Mercy Health
DS 43 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection: lack of Impact to Clostridioides difficile at a Community Teaching Hospital
Julie Warner
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Washer, Laraine

University of Michigan Health, Michigan Medicine
APR-08 - ISR 75 Undercovering a Hidden Outbreak: limitations of National Healthcare Safety Network Criteria in Breast Tissue Expander Surgical Site Infection Surveillance
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QAPI 102 - Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI): Getting Back to Baseline by Getting Back to Basics
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Watson, Rachel

Methodist Health System
APR-04 - DS 45 What the Quat?! Decreased Disinfectant Concentration Due to Quat Binding Observed Between a Quat-based Disinfectant and Microfiber Cloths
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Webel, Daniel

Northwestern Medicine
QAPI 117 - Reducing Risk for Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections by Decreasing Indwelling Catheter Utilization on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
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Weber, Hilary

Teleflex
DS 30 - Chlorhexidine: Effectiveness Against Major Pathogens Responsible for Hospital-onset Bacteremia and Fungemia
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ETC 50 - Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Performance Against Hospital-onset Bacteremia and Fungemia Causing Pathogens
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Wentland West, Allison

Premier Health
ITS 77 - Design & Implementation of a Candida Auris Surveillance Program for an Acute Care Hospital System
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Wiersch, Jacob

Denver Health
OHW 93 - Biocontainment Unit Staff Monitoring Subsequent to Suspected or Confirmed Special Pathogen Exposure
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Wolpert, Marlene

Self-employed
ITS 84 - Secure and Innovative AI Tool for Infection Preventionists: Generating Practical Tips and Referenced Strategies for Program Enhancement
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Yacoub, Diana

Northwell Health
APR-06 - DS 36 Implementing Standardized Urinary Catheter Prevention Protocols Across a Large Health System to Reduce Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
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Yassin, Mohamed

University of Pittsburgh
APR - APIC25 AJIC Poster Rounds
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DS 42 - Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Compliance as an Adjunctive to Room Cleaning for Clostridioides difficile Infections
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Yeo, Anna

NY State Department of Health
QAPI 118 - Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection After Hip Arthroplasty in NYS Using National Healthcare Safety Network Data, 2021-2023
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Zarembok, Anna-Maria

LCMC Health- Manning Family Children's
QAPI 114 - Reducing Blood Culture Contamination Rates Through a Quality Improvement Initiative Targeted Toward Non-laboratory Staff
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Zhang, Zhimin

Singapore General Hospital
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