Committees/Special Interest Groups

APIC Liaison

The APIC Liaison provides timely reports from our parent organization to the membership. This position is automatically held by the APIC-DFW President when a current APIC-DFW member is not serving on an APIC Committee or the Board.

Awards

This committee handles awards for chapter members, including assessment, provision and distribution of the STAR awards.

Chapter Engagement

The Chapter Engagement Committee provides encouragement, support (as appropriate), and facilitates an annual chapter celebration.

Teri Mauldin

Chair

Baylor Scott & White Health

Loan VanAuker

Chair

Baylor Scott and White Health

CNE Provider

Terri Goodman & Associates, Provider Number CEP 16550, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education credit by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Conference

The Conference Committee develops one or more seminars and/or workshops annually, addressing topics of current relevance, and featuring speakers who are experts in various disciplines within infection control.

Jami Calloway

Chair

Baylor Scott and White Health

Sheila Gasparek

Chair

Baylor Scott and White Health

Education Program

The Education Program Committee plans programs for all regular membership meetings, working with APIC-DFW Board to ensure sessions align with the strategic plan, vision, and memberships needs.

If you are interested in joining our committee or want to present to the APIC-DFW chapter, please get in touch with Anne Mattern.

Anne Mattern

Chair

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Kathleen Hartless

Member

No company affiliation

Katharine Hoffman

Member

John Peter Smith Hospital

Loan VanAuker

Member

Baylor Scott and White Health

Government Affairs/CLR

The Governmental Affairs Committee concentrates first on Texas-based infection control issues at the state legislative level, and, as an extension of National APIC regarding national legislative issues impacting  infection prevention and control. Activities include dissemination of critical legislative information for the purpose of networking and letter writing campaigns to impact the law making process based on science.  This committee also keeps the membership current on the Texas Department of State Health Services per proposed/adopted rules as published in the Texas Register.

Mary Lavis

Chair

Baylor Scott and White Health

Historian/PR

The Historian collects and organizes pertinent information needed to maintain Chapter records, including meeting minutes, bylaws, and financial documents. In honor of our chapter's 25th anniversary, we created a scrapbook highlighting chapter activities to display at chapter meetings and events

Idaresit Umoh

Chair

Children's Health System of Texas

Membership

Board Member #4 is responsible for maintaining the membership roster, welcoming new members into the chapter, and answer chapter members' questions about membership.

Kimberly Walker

Chair

Baylor Scott and White Health

Nominating

The Nominating Committee prepares a slate of candidates to submit to the board for approval at the September Board meeting.

Jami Calloway

Chair

Baylor Scott and White Health

Professional Advancement

The Professional Advancement Committee leads a monthly study group for members who are preparing to take the Infection Prevention and Control Certification exam (CIC) and provides study materials, exam-taking tips and other related assistance as needed. The Committee also provides recognition to members who have become certified or have recertified during the year at the APIC DFW annual holiday luncheon.

Matthew Nelson

Chair

Methodist Health System

Surveillance SIG

The Surveillance SIG meeting is a collaborative, case-based discussion where infection prevention professionals come together to review NHSN surveillance definitions using real-world examples. It’s a space to ask questions, troubleshoot tricky cases, and learn from experienced peers in a supportive environment. Whether you’re new to surveillance or a seasoned IP, the meeting is designed to deepen your understanding and boost your confidence in applying NHSN criteria accurately.

Chrystia Johnson

Chair

John Peter Smith Hospital

Jerilyn Monken

Chair

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

Vendor Liaison

Arranges vendors for the monthly meeting, including webinar sponsorship opportunity.