Aug 2024
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
OVERVIEW: PRESENTER BIOS, OBJECTIVES
Gut Guardian: Harnessing Probiotic Drinks as a Shield Against C. diff Invaders
Helen S Myers, BSN, RN and Prinu Gabriel, MSS, CIC
Sustained Reduction of Microbial Burden and HAIs Impact in Skilled Nursing Facility through Advanced Photohydrolysis (AP) Technology Kimberly Trosch, BSN, RN
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
Kristi Gaskill, MSN, RN, CIC, RNC- NIC and Kimberly Newman, RN, BSN, CIC
Helen Myers
Prinu Gabriel
Kimberly Trosch
Kristi Gaskill
April 2024
How Candida auris and other pathogens are Center Stage in the Fight Against Infections
Martie Moore, NAOM, RN, CPHQ
March 2024
Daily Outbreak Prevention in Long-Term Care:
Moving Forward from COVID
Rebecca Battjes, MPH, CIC, FAPIC
Infection Prevention Senior Clinical Advisor Diversey – A Solenis Company
Feb 2024
Drug Diversion: Infection Prevention & Control
James, Davis, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, HEM, CIC, FAPIC
Manager, Infection Prevention & Control, ECRI
Jan 2024
Trends of HIV New Diagnoses and HIV Prevalence in Texas, 2013-2022
Danielle Brown, MPH,
HIV/STD/HCV Epidemiology & Surveillance
Oct 2023
CONFERENCE
Tackling the Great Resignation in Infection Preventionists
Patricia Joan Jackson RN, BSN, MA, CIC, FAPIC
Charles E. Edmiston, Jr., PhD, CIC, FSHEA, FIDSA, FAPIC
Jun 2023
Unit-led Just-in-Time Coaching: Part of a Winning Strategy to Improve Hand Hygiene
Lori Moore, MPH, MSCE, BSN, RN
Apr 2023
Flexible Endoscopes: Guideline Update 2023 (Click to download presentation)
HPSA - 2nd Edition Endoscope Reprocessing Manual (contents)
Amber Wood, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, FAPIC
Mar 2023
Outbreak Response: Detect, Assess, Assist
(click to download)
Janet Glowicz PhD RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, FAPIC
Feb 2023
Value Analysis and Infection Prevention: Clinical Perspectives of Collaboration
(Click title to download)
Karen Niven, MS, BSN, RN, CVAHP
Nov 3, 2022
Don’t lose sight: intentionally approaching eye device reprocessing Disinfection and Sterilization (click title to download)
Katharine Hoffman & Lisa Waldowski
Oct 21, 2022
Emerging Viral + Other Pediatric Global Infections
Peter Hotez, MD, PHD, DSc (hon), FASTMH, FAAP
Note: Dr, Hotez’ presentation is protected and cannot be shared
CLICK HERE FOR DR. HOTEZ’ ARTICLE (The Great Texas COVID Tragedy)
Oct 21, 2022
Taking the Sharp out of Sharps Safety
Dr. Hudson J. Garrett, Jr.
Oct 21, 2022
Disinfection and Steriization: current Issues, New Research, New Technology
William a. Rutala, PjD, MPH, CIC
Oct 21, 2022
Aerobiology 101: Ventilation for High Risk Areas
Kathy L. Warye
Sept 1, 2022
TurboTurn Your OR Turnover
Jim Gauthier, MLT, CIC
Aug 4, 2022
Building a Multidisciplinary IP Toolbox: CDC’s Project Firstline
Anne Mattern, BSN, RN, CNORe, CIC
Kathleen Hartless, MN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Jul 7, 2022
Peer Reviewed Publications: Why Not ME?
Patti Grant, MS, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESENTATION RECORDING
Citation Management
Samples of Formatted References for Authors of Journal Articles
Index Medicus - abbreviations of journal titles
National Library of Medicine Catalog
APIC Publishing Guidelines found in
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL (AJIC) 1999;27:35-46
Mar 4, 2022
Mitigating Risks of Processing Reusable Medical Devices in Ambulatory Care Settings
John Whelan, BSN, RN
CLICK HERE for a copy of the presentation
Feb 3, 2022
Candida Auris: A New Bug in Town
Jim Gauthier
CLICK HERE to access the post test and download your certificate
Jan 6, 2022
Madhuri Sopirala, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA
Chief, Infection PreventionParkland Health and Hospital Systems
Associate Professor, Infectious diseasesUT Southwestern Medical center
Predisposition of COVID-19 patients to secondary infections: set in stone or subject to change?
Powerpoint Presentation and Published Article
Sept 2, 2021
Nikhil K. Bhayani, M.D., FIDSA
Physician Advisor, Texas Health Infectious Diseases/Epidemiology, THR, Arlington, Texas
August 5, 2021
Teri Mauldin, MBA, BSN, CIC
Poster: Surveillance Definitions for CAUTI & CLABSI in Texas Hospitals
Diana Cervantes, MS, DrPH, CLS(MB), CPH, CIC
APIC 2020 MegaSurvey:Infection Prevention in Non-Acute Care Settings
June 3, 2021
Clare Mccormick-Baw, MD, PhD and Francesca Lee, MD
May 6, 2021
Thi Dang, MPH, CIC, CHES, FAPIC
HAI Epidemiologist, Texas Department of State Health Services
The Role of Public Health in Reducing Healthcare Associated Infections
April 2, 2021
Lori Moore, MPH, BSN, RN, CPPS
Presentation: Resistance Isn’t the Enemy: It’s a Powerful Resource
Mar 4, 2021
Feb 4, 2021
Jan 9. 2020
Heather Bernard, DNP BS RN CIC FAPIC
The Future is Here: Applying APIC’s Updated Competency Model to Guide IPC Practice
Nov 7, 2019
Madhuri M. Sopirala, MD, MPH and Jeannette Fiveash, BSN, RN, CIC
Oct 19, 2019
Conference presentations
Dr. Rutala ~ Disinfection and Sterilization Current Issues, New Research and New Technology
Michelle DeVries ~ Addressing the Dressing: Improving Dressing Disruption in Vascular Access
Patti Grant - IP&C Texas Legislative & Rule Roadmap
Mary Ann Drosnock ~ Building Quality in Endoscope Reprocessing
Katrina Harper ~ Sterile Compounding & Compliance with USP Chapters
Sept 5, 2019
Diana Gallagher, MS, RN, CWOCN, CFCN
Changing Paradigms in Skin Management in Health Care
June 6, 2019
Carole Calabrese, BS, RN, CIC
Utilizing TJC Standards and CMS Tags to Assess your Environmental Hygiene Program
May 2, 2019
Thom Wellington
HAI Reduction Requires a Team
Apr 4, 2019
Michellle DeVries, BS, MPH, CIC
Bringing the Periphery into Focus: Risks Associated with Peripheral IVs
Mar 7, 2019
Regina Bowen Hines MSN, RN, VA-BC
Catheter and Bundle: Is Your Team Complete?
Feb 7, 2019
Anne Mattern, BSN, RN, CNOR, CIC
Sterilization: Best Practices
Jan 3, 2019
Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.
Vaccines, Autism, and Blue Marble Health
Oct 19, 2018
Sept 6, 2018
Holly J. Montejano, MS, CIC, CPHQ
Candida auris- Introduction and Current Recommendations for Maintaining A Safe Patient Environment
Apr 5, 2018
Charles Edmiston, Jr., PhD, SM (ASCP), CIC (CBIC)
Mar 1, 2018
Jill Holdsworth, MS, CIC, NREMT, FAPIC
Behavioral Modification: Jedi Mind Tricks to Create Change and Increase Compliance
2017
Conference
Sep 7, 2017
Matt Crotty, PharmD
Strategies in Stewardship and Why Some Antimicrobials Should be Protected
May 4, 2017
Jan 5, 2017
ri Ackert Burr, MSN, RN, CNOR, AGTS
Infection Control in Endoscopy: Using Guidelines to Achieve Excellence
2016
August 4, 2016
July 7, 2016
May 5, 2017
Edward Septimus, MD
Presentation: Universal Decolonization - Horizontal vs Vertical Interventions to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections
April 7, 2015
Jennifer Vinyard
Presentation: Healthcare Associated Infections: Reporting and Validation
February 4, 2016
Dr. John Carlo, CEO of Aids Arms, updated us on the current state of AIDS in our area and in the country
Presentation: The New HIV Epidemic Challenges: Policy, Politics, and Poor Patients
2015
November 5, 2015
Shirin Pestonjee, Educator at Parkland, gave a fantastic presentation on accommodating healthcare literacy in both written and oral communication. Be sure to review her presentation material and the excellent suggestions in the handout below.
Handout: Choosing or Writing Teaching Materials for Patients with Low Literacy
June 4, 2015
Juan Rodriguez, MPH ~ Chief Epidemiologist, Denton County Health Department
May 7, 2015
CRBSI: Beyond the Bundle and Sticking to It!!
Marcia Ryder, PhD, MSN, RN
(this is a large file; it takes a while to download)
February 5, 2015
Occupational Exposure to HIV, HCV, HBV
Angelique Ramirez
2014
September 4, 2014
August 3, 2014
April 3, 2014
January 2, 2014