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Vydia Nankoosingh, MLT, CIC
Objectives:
1. Characteristics: Review Drs. Rutala and Weber’s key considerations for selecting healthcare disinfectants.
2. Compliance: Describe regulatory elements of disinfectants, including manufacturer’s instructions for use (MIFU) and emerging viral pathogen (EVP) claims language.
Procedures: Explore facility-wide solutions to gaps in environmental cleaning and disinfection.
12pm - 1pm
Meeting ID: 237 535 520 062
Passcode: u836PE
1 469-208-1641 Dallas Phone Conference ID: 670 097 993#
11-12AM
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CHARLES A. SAMMONS CANCER CENTER
3410 WORTH STREET ~ DALLAS, TX 75146
10TH FLOOR ~ Room MENNEL 10108
Lone Star Park ~ Grand Prairie
Annajane (Aj) Marlar DVM, MRCVS, DipACVO
Objectives:
1) Describe vector borne diseases of consequence for Texas
2) Explore case trends over the past five years.
3) Discuss current research on factors that relate to vector range expansion/changes
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12pm - 1pm
IN PERSON MEETING LOCATION
Sammons Building, 10th floor
Meeting room Mennel 10108
Meeting ID: 237 535 520 062
Passcode: u836PE
1 469-208-1641 Dallas Phone Conference ID: 670 097 993#
11-12AM
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CHARLES A. SAMMONS CANCER CENTER
3410 WORTH STREET ~ DALLAS, TX 75146
10TH FLOOR ~ Room MENNEL 10108
Gut Guardians: Harnessing Probiotic Drinks as a Shield Against C. diff Invaders
Helen Myers
Objectives:
1. Describe the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance. Discuss the transmission of C. diff bacteria.
2. Describe the potential benefits of probiotics on the gastrointestinal flora.
3. Discuss three prevention strategies for reducing C. diff transmission.
Sustained Reduction of Microbial Burden and Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) Impact in Skilled Nursing Facility through Advanced Photohydrolysis (AP) Technology
Kimberly Trosch
Objectives:
1) Describe the relationship between the unique environment of long term care facilities and the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance.
2) Define advanced photohydrolysis (AP)
3) Explain how AP recreates the natural process of photolysis.
4) Explain how AP can deactivate pathogens to help prevent infections.
Improving Maintenance of a Clean, Dry, and Intact Central Line Dressing to Reduce Risk of CLABSI With Use of a Topical Hemostatic Product and Liquid Gum Mastic Adhesive in the Acute Care Setting
Krisi Gaskill
Objectives:
1) Explain how compromised central line dressings can increase the risk for CLABSI.
2) Explain how the topical hemostatic powder with the liquid gum mastic adhesive improves the cleanliness and integrity of the central line dressing.
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Calvin White MPH, FAPIC, CIC, CBSPD
OBJECTIVES:
Explain the function of a mentoring relationship.
Describe the defining characteristics of each of the six mentoring models.
Explore the benefits an organization can experience by supporting mentoring relationships..
Meeting Location
Sammons Building, 10th floor ~ Meeting room ARA 10105
12pm - 1pm
IN PERSON MEETING LOCATION
Sammons Building, 10th floor
Meeting room Mennel 10108
Meeting ID: 237 535 520 062
Passcode: u836PE
1 469-208-1641 Dallas Phone Conference ID: 670 097 993#
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Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77056
Lori Moore, MPH, MSCE, BSN, RN,
Clinical Educator at GOJO Industries
Objectives:
1. State the two main goals of a human factors approach to problem solving.
2. Describe the five elements of the SEIPS model work system and how interactions between the elements result in work processes that yield both wanted and unwanted work outcomes.
3. Discuss the potential impact of mismatches between work requirements and human capabilities and the importance of a good fit between people, the tasks that they carry out, and the tools and technology that they use to perform those tasks.
4. Explain how poor balance in the work system can create barriers to optimal performance.
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12pm - 1pm
Meeting ID: 237 535 520 062
Passcode: u836PE
1 469-208-1641 Dallas Phone Conference ID: 670 097 993#
11am - 12pm
I will be unable to provide an in-person educational session, but I will still conduct it remotely.
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Martie Moore, MAOM, RN, CPHQ
Objectives
Describe the origins, clade, and potential theories of the emergence of Candida auris.
Explain how Candida auris thrives and survives in healthcare and community settings.
Discuss the role that acid mantel plays in cell reproduction and creating the first line of defense against pathogens.
Explain how low acidic pH inhibits the growth and biofilm production of Candida auris.
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12pm - 1pm
Meeting ID: 237 535 520 062
Passcode: u836PE
1 469-208-1641 Dallas Phone Conference ID: 670 097 993#
11am - 12pm
Rebecca Battjes, MPH, CIC
OBJECTIVES
Discuss potential risks of transmission for long term care residents
Explore high-touch surfaces in the facility
Outline best practices for hand hygiene and cleaning & disinfection
Provide tools and resources to help prevent outbreaks in long term Care
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12pm - 1pm
Meeting ID: 237 535 520 062
Passcode: u836PE
1 469-208-1641 Dallas Phone Conference ID: 670 097 993#
11am - 12pm
J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D
Controlled substance drug diversion
by healthcare workers as a threat to patient safety
James Davis MSN, RN, CCRN-K, HEM, CIC, FAPIC
Objectives:
Describe the connection between drug diversion and the spread of infection.
Identify common methods of drug diversion.
Define the role of the Infection Preventionist in terms of monitoring for drug diversion.
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12pm - 1pm
Meeting ID: 237 535 520 062
Passcode: u836PE
1 469-208-1641 Dallas Phone Conference ID: 670 097 993#
11am - 12pm
Danielle Brown, DPH ~ DSHS
Objectives:
Analyze past and current HIV incidence and diagnosis trends in Texas and the DFW area.
Assess the HIV continuum of care and the effects at the individual level and population level.
Appraise Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative, current policies, and program goals.
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