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June 4, 2012
2-008A Comparative In-vivo Study on Persistent Effects of Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Alcohol Formulations and a Povidone-Iodine Solution as Skin PreparationsYutaka Nishihara Yoshida Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. -
Takumi Kajiura, PhD - General Manager, R&D Div, Yoshida Pharmaceutical Co., LtdKatsuhiro Yokota - Director, R&D Div, Yoshida Pharmaceutical Co., LtdHiroyoshi Kobayashi, MD, PhD - Chancellor, Tokyo Healthcare University and Postgraduate SchoolTakashi Okubo, MD, PhD - Professor, Tokyo Healthcare University and Postgraduate SchoolRobert R . McCormack - Principal Study Director, BioScience Laboratories, Inc.108A Healthcare Worker with Pertussis: High Cost and Lost OpportunityGregory Gagliano Cleveland Clinic -
Lisa Bell, RN, BSN - Nurse Manager, Cleveland Clinic Children's HospitalJill Markowitz, MSN, CRNP - Clinical Director of Occupational Health, Cleveland ClinicMary Bertin, RN, BSN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Cleveland ClinicCharles B. Foster, MD - Staff, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital4-028A Multi-Disciplinary Performance Improvement Project to Reduce Craniotomy Surgical Site InfectionsMolly Hale Oregon Health & Science University -
Nicholas Coppa, MD - Assistant Professor, Oregon Health & Science UniversityAclan Dogan, MD - Assistant Professor, Oregon Health & Science UniversityJohn Townes, MD - Associate Professor, Oregon Health & Science University2-023A Multi-Disciplinary Team Tackles Standardization of Endoscope Practices in a Tertiary Care Setting: Finding Common Ground for Patient SafetyLoretta Fauerbach Shands at the University of Florida -
Terry K. Wilson, RN, MSN, CNOR - Nurse Manager Operating Room, Shands Hospital at the University of FloridaMarie W. Ayers, RN, CIC - infection Preventionist, Shands Hospital at the University of Florida4-031A Multifaceted Approach Reduces Surgical Site Infection Rates, Incidents, and Associated Costs for Abdominal Hysterectomy and Caesarean Section PatientsSonya Mauzey The Women's Hospital -
4-027A Multi-interventional, Multi-disciplinary Effort to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Central Line-Associated Blood Stream InfectionsJulie Smith Seattle Children's Hospital -
2-015A Multi-site Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Terminal Cleaning in Patient and Operating Rooms Using an ATP Monitoring SystemErin Satterwhite 3M Company -
Marco Bommarito, Ph.D. - Senior Research Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention DivisionDan J. Morse - Senior Biostatistical Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention Division4-050A Novel Chlorhexidine Hydrogel Coating for Peripheral Venous CathetersTodd Meyer Bacterin International, Inc. -
Mark Schallenberger - Scientist/Project Manager, Bacterin International Inc.15-226A Ticket to Ride: A Colloborative Approach to Infection Control Initiatives for a Hospital RelocationNatalie Goertz Woodstock Hospital -
Safiyya Nazarali, BScN, RN - Infection Control Practitioner, Woodstock HospitalKishori Naik, BSc - Infection Control Coordnator, Woodstock Hospital126Active Participation from the Hospital Executive Team Does Improve Hand Hygiene ComplianceJan Wayland St Vincents and Mercy Private Hospital -
Carolyn Moore - Infection Control Nurse, St Vincents Private Hospital, Melbourne4-047Activity of Dynamic Concentrations of Silver and Chlorhexidine Against Common Bacterial PathogensBen Luchsinger Bacterin International -
Mark Schallenberger - R&D Manager, Bacterin InternationalTodd Meyer - Director of R&D, Bacterin International4-039An Interdisciplinary Approach Toward Reducing the Incidence of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections in a Post-acute FacilityPeter Kolonoski California Pacific Medical Center -
Kim Stanley, MPH, CIC - Infection Control Coordinator, California Pacific Medical CenterKaren Anderson - Infection Control Manager, California Pacific Medical Center121Assessment of the Quality and Accuracy of Publically Reported CLABSI Data in ColoradoKaren Rich Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment -
Kirk Bol, MSPH - Statistician, Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentTara Janosz, MPH - Patient Safety Program Epidemiologist, Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentSara Reese, PhD - Colorado Patient Safety Program Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment10-142Avoiding Unintentional Hypothermia During Prosthetic Joint Replacement SurgeryCynthia Kohan Hospital of Saint Raphael -
Michelle N. Whitbread, MT, MPH - Infection Prevention, Hospital of Saint RaphaelJohn M. Boyce, MD - Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine15-207Bath Basins: Who Knows Where Evil LurksRenee Smith PinnacleHealth System -
Lisa Snedeker, MT(ASCP) - Infection Control Coordinator, PinnacleHealth SystemKimberly Rivera, MT(ASCP) - Infection Control Manager, PinnacleHealth SystemTina Willier, MSN, RNC-NIC - NICU Nurse Manager, PinnacleHealth SystemMary Lou Mortimer - Staff Development Instructor, PinnacleHealth System13-193Breaking the Bloodstream Infection Connection: Utilizing a Swab Containing Chlorhexidine Gluconate (3.15%) and Isopropyl Alcohol (70%), Chlorascrub®Deb Hillman Franciscan St. Francis Health -
Barbra Cuningham, RN, MS, OCN - Previous BMT Clinical Educator, Franciscan St. Francis HealthTheresa Weisenbach, RN, MBA, OCN - Nurse Manager BMT, Franciscan St. Francis HealthFrancine Figg, RN, NP, AOCN - Nurse Practitioner, Franciscan St. Francis Health4-055Canaries in a Coal Mine: A Case Report of Increased Incidence of Clostridium difficile in a Pediatric Oncology Patient PopulationMelissa Bronstein Strong Memorial Hospital -
Ann Marie Pettis, RN, BSN, CIC - Director, Infection Prevention, Strong Memorial HospitalLynn Fine, PhD, MPH, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Strong Memorial HospitalPaul Graman, MD - Hospital Epidemiologist, Strong Memorial Hospital4-043Challenges in Adherence with National Healthcare Safety Network Definitions: A Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection ConundrumTeresa Chou Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center -
Teresa Chou - Manager, Infection Prevention and Control, Advocate Illinios Masonic Medical CenterKatie Wickman, MS, RN - Infection Preventionist, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterJames Kerridge, MA, RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterMandavi Kulkarni, MD - Infectious Disease Attending, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterJames Malow, MD, FIDSA - Chairman Internal Medicine, Chairman Infection Prevention Committee, Medical Director Advocate Healthcare Infection Prevention Team, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center112Changing Bedside Care by Linking Outcome and Process DataKathleen Hartless Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System -
Jackie McFarlin - RN,MPH,MS,CIC, Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System103Clean Collaboration: Toward Improving Arthroscopic Shaver Reprocessing MethodsJahan Azizi University of Michigan Health System -
2-021Cleaning Practices for Hospital Mattresses in Top US Adult HospitalsEdmond Hooker Xavier University -
Kristen Leigh. Jones, B.S. - Master's of Health Services Administration Student, Xavier University10-140Closing the Gap of Inconsistent Hand and Surface SanitationBetty von Kohn Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi -
123Code Flash: An Interdisciplinary Team's Efforts to Decrease Incidents of Flash SterilizationDiana Griffin Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System -
Melissa Ball - Patient Safety Manager, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemJames Brockway - Chief SPD, Central Arkanas Veterans Healthcare SystemSandra Foster - ASSOCIATE NURSE EXEC MED/SURG, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemRenita Jackson - STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT Supervisor, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemTimothy Mullins - STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT Assistant Chief, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemPatti Thornton - OR Nurse Manager, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemBonnie Walker - Health Systems Specialist, VISN 1615-222Collaboration Impacting Patient Safety: Infection Control and a Unit Based Performance Improvement Team Reducing Healthcare Associated Urinary Tract InfectionsLori Coddington APIC Memeber -
Dianne L. DeAngelis, RN, ICP, CIC - Infection Preventionist, West Virginia University HealthcareMiss Samantha Richards, MSN, RN - Director, 8th Floor & Dialysis, West Virginia University HealthcareFreda White, MSN, RN - Nurse Manager, 8NE, West Virginia University HealthcareKathy Nigh, RN - Infection Preventionist, West Virginia University HopitalsJackie Sanner, RN - Infection Preventionist, West Virginia University Hospitals4-048Comparison of Antimicrobial Needleless I.V. Connectors in a Septum Contamination AssayHelena Lovick Bacterin International, Inc. -
Mark Schallenberger - Scientist/Project Manager, Bacterin International Inc.Ben Luchsinger - Senior Scientist, Bacterin InternationalTodd R. Meyer - Director of Research and Development, Bacterin International, Inc.129Comparison of Methods for Surgical Site Infection Surveillance: Traditional Report Review and Electronic SurveillanceSarah Jadin Premier Healthcare Alliance -
Jennifer R. Peeples, MPH - Sr. Clinical Consultant-Infection Prevention, Premier healthcare allicanceGail M. Shenk, BS - Sr. Manager, Premier healthcare alliance2-012Comparison of Surface Disinfection Capabilities of Two Peroxide Based Disinfectants in an Automated Fogging Machine in a 72 m3 RoomGladys Chang Advanced Sterilization Products -
Harriet Chan-Myers - Manager Microbiology, Advanced Sterilization Products2-011Comparison of the Surface Disinfection Capabilities of Two Different Methods Using Automated Devices: Ultraviolet Light versus Hydrogen Peroxide Fogging MachineHarriet Chan-Myers Advanced Sterilization Products -
Gladys Chang - Senior Scientist, Advanced Sterilization Products15-212Competence Based Orientation ProgramJudy Prescott Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth -
Stephanie Kreiling, RN, BSN, CIC - Manager, Infection Prevention and Control, Baylor All Saints Medical CenterBrady Allen, RN, BSN, CIC - Manager, Infection Prevention and Control, Baylor Regional Medical Center at GrapevineMargaret Martin, RN, MSN, BC, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Baylor Medical Center at Southwest Fort Worth6-067Construction and Renovations Using a Checklist Tool for Safety: Laborers and PatientsRuby Boychuk Saad Specialist Hospital, Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -
10-146Cost Effectiveness of an Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring System (EHHMS) in the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated InfectionsBARBARA SIMMONDS Miami Children's Hospital -
DEISE GRANADO-VILLAR, MD, MPH, FAAP - Chief Medical Officer/Senior Vice President for Medical and Academic Affairs, MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL124Culture Change and CLABSI Reduction: Achieving Success in a Medical Center with 10 Distinctively Different Intensive Care UnitsMichael Anne Preas University Of Maryland Medical Center -
Michele Emerick RN, BSN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, University of Maryland Medical CenterMichelle Harris- Williams RN, MSN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, University of Maryland Medical CenterMala Filippell RN, BSN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, University of Maryland Medical CenterJoan Hebden RN, MS, CIC - Infection Prevention Consultant, IndependantKerri Thom MD, MS - Associate Hospital Epidemiologist and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of MedicineAnthony Harris MD, MPH - Acting Hospital Epidemiologist and Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of MedicineSurbhi Leekha MPH, MBBS - Associate Hospital Epidemiologist, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine and University of Maryland Medical Center10-145Determining an Effective Measure of Testing for MRSA Colonization for Timely Placement in Appropriate Isolation Precautions.Cynthia Powell CTVHCS - Temple -
15-224Development of an Introductory Disinfection/Sterilization Class in the Physician Office SettingLaura Grant Aurora Health Care -
15-223Development of Index for Compliance on Hand Hygiene Using a Nursing Need Degree and Hand Hygiene Product UsageYoshiko Nabetani RN,CNIC -
Hanako Misao - Professor, RN, PHN, RNM, PhD.7-074Development of Point of Use Sharps Disposal Unit- A Simple Solution to a Difficult ProblemCarolyn Moore St Vincents & Mercy Private -
4-056Differentiating Infection from Inflammation After Total Knee ArthroplastyCrystal Heishman University of Louisville Hospital -
130Discontinuation of Reflex Testing of Stool Samples for Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci Resulted in Increased PrevalenceKathleen McMullen Barnes-Jewish Hospital -
Mandy Bodily, RN, BSN, MPH - Infection Prevention Specialist, Barnes-Jewish HospitalKathleen McMullen, MPH, CIC - Infection Prevention Specialist, Barnes-Jewish HospitalAnthony Russo, MPH - Data Analyst, Barnes-Jewish HospitalJoan Hoppe-Bauer, BA, BS, MT(ASCP) - Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Manager, Barnes-Jewish HospitalDavid Warren, MD, MPH - Associate Professor of Medicine, Washington University in Saint Louis2-007Disinfect to Protect- Developing a System to Enhance Disinfection of Patient Care EquipmentJudith Latham Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital -
Hillary Cooper RN, MS - Infection Preventionist, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hosptial2-020Effect of Disinfectants on Clinically Relevant Bacteria Under Planktonic and Biofilm ConditionsDean Swift Biolennia Laboratories -
R. Dhyani - Undergraduate Student, University of TorontoD. Del Re - Scientist-Microbiology, Biolennia LaboratoriesR. Mair - Finance, Micrylium LaboratoriesC. Ikeno - Quality Assurance, Micrylium LaboratoriesM. Legner - Professor, University of Toronto, Faculty of DentistryD. G. Cvitkovitch - Professor and Associate Dean Research, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry10-143Effectiveness of an Electrochemically Activated Saline Solution for Disinfection of Hospital EquipmentDennis Fertelli Infection Control Department, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center -
Jennifer Cadnum, BS - Research Assistant, Research Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterMichelle Nerandzic - Research Assistant, Research Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterBrett Sitzlar - Research Assistant, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterCurtis J. Donskey, MD - Chair, Infection Control Committee, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center102Efficacy of Novel Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs at Typical "In Use" VolumesDavid Macinga GOJO Industries, Inc. -
Sarah Edmonds, MS in Biology - Clinical Scientist, GOJO Industries, Inc.Esther Campbell - Principal Study Director in the Clinical Laboratories, BioScience Laboratories, Inc.David J. Shumaker - Laboratory Technician III, Microbiology, GOJO Industries, Inc.James W. Arbogast, PhD - Skin Care Science and New Technology Vice President, GOJO Industries, Inc.107Efficacy of Various Antimicrobial Central Venous Catheters in Mono- and Poly-microbial EnvironmentsShanna Moss Teleflex Medical -
Nisha Gupta, PhD - Senior Research Scientist, Teleflex MedicalElaine Steinke-Neal - Associate Scientist, Teleflex Medical105Endemic IV Fluid Contamination in Hospitalized Children in Mexico. A Problem of Serious Public Health Consequences.Alejandro Macias National Institute of Med Sciences and Nutrition -
Alethse De la Torre - Infectious Diseases Specialist, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador ZubiranMartha A. Huertas-Jimenez - Nurse, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador ZubiranYefté Silva - Research Assistant, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador ZubiranLorena González - Research Assistant, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador ZubiranCarlos Polanco - Research Assistant, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran15-213Engaging Staff to Be Responsible for Surgical Site Infection Prevention in a Large Academic Tertiary HospitalSandra Hyman NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center -
Louise Kertesz, ANP, MSN,CNOR - Clinical Nurse Specialist, NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical CenterPatrica Nelson, RN, MSN, CNOR - Perioperative Clinical Nurse Educator, NewYork-Presyterian Hospital Columbia Medical CenterAudrey Compton, MD, MPH - Quality/Patient Safety Manager, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical CenterVicki Almarez-Fox, RN,MPA - Director, Milstein Perioperative Services, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical CenterJohn C. Evanko, MD,MBA - Vice President, Medical Director, Milstein Perioperative Services, Attending Dept of Gynecologic Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University6-064Environmental Hygiene Sustainability - Is It Possible?Sherry Reid VA North Texas Health Care System -
Jackie McFarlin, RN, MPH, MS, CIC - Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator, VA North Texas Health Care System13-189Epidemiological Patterns and Characteristics Associated with Clostridium difficle Infection at the Largest Freestanding Pediatric HospitalTjin Koy Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX -
Amy Hankins, MSN, RN - Infection Preventionist, Texas Children's HospitalJonathan Crews, MD - Infectious Disease Fellows, Baylor College of MedicineJeffrey Starke, MD - Medical Director of Infection Control, Baylor College of Medicine13-196Epidemiology of Nosocomial Infections in Selected Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Children Hospital No1, South VietnamNGUYEN HA Children Hospital No1 -
2-019Evaluation of Liquid Hydrogen Peroxide to Clean Surfaces in Patient Rooms Using Aerobic Colony Counts and Adenosine Triphosphate Bioluminescence Assay.Nancy Havill Hospital of Saint Raphael -
Miss Heather L. Havill, BA - Laboratory Assistant, Hospital of Saint RaphaelMiss Abigail Lipka - Laboratory Assistant, Hospital of Saint RaphaelJohn M. Boyce, MD - Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine10-144Financial Implications of VRE Screening Intensive Care UnitsChristopher Hollenbeak Penn State College of Medicine -
Nathan A. Ledeboer, PhD - Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisonsin15-210Food for Thought: The Cafeteria Quiz; an Educational and Engaging Approach to Reinforce Infection Prevention Concepts During Infection Prevention WeekEileen Yaney Saint Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, N.J. -
Rochel Shapiro, RN,MSN - Nurse Intern, Saint Barnabas Medical Center13-197Gender Differences in Risk of Bloodstream InfectionBevin Cohen Columbia University School of Nursing -
Yoon Jeong Choi, RN, MSN - Doctoral Student, Columbia University School of NursingSandra R. Hyman, RN,MPA,CIC - Infection Prevention Specialist, NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center, Associate in Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Columbia UniversityE. Yoko Furuya, MD, MSc - Medical Director, Infection Prevention & Control, NewYork-Presbyterian HospitalMatthew Neidell, PhD - Associate Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia UniversityElaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC - Associate Dean for Research, Columbia University School of Nursing15-215Hand Hygiene Compliance and Variables of Interest at Neonate Intensive Care Unit in a Brazilian HospitalLuciana Barbosa USP - GOJO -
Adelia Santos - Medical Doctor, Rumel Santos Healthcare Training and ConsultingSergio Colacioppo - Pharmacist, Faculdade de Saúde Pública USPMaria Albertina Santiago Rego - Medical Doctor, Faculdade de medicina UFMG7-073Healthcare Worker (HCW) Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine Compliance Improves During a Statewide Pertussis Epidemic.Wendi Gornick CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CA -
Nimfa Santos, RN, BSN, COHN - Associate Health Manager, CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CABijal Patel, BS, MHA - Infection Prevention Analyst, CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CAJasjit Singh, MD - Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Disease, CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CA.127Healthcare Worker Response to Direct Monitoring of Adherence to Isolation PrecautionsCarolyn Herzig Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University -
Bevin Cohen, MPH - Project Coordinator, Columbia University School of NursingNicole Geller, MPhil, MS, CNM - PhD Candidate, Columbia University School of NursingMelissa Marine, BS - Project Coordinator, Columbia University School of NursingAmanda Wilkman, RN, BSN, PHN - Graduate Student, Columbia University School of NursingElaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC - Associate Dean for Research, Columbia University School of Nursing2-018Hydrogen Peroxide Privacy Curtain Cleaning StudyAlexis Price Lee Memorial Hospital -
Cynthia Knoke, MT, BS, CIC - Infection Preventionist, HealthPark Medical CenterB. Joann Andrews, RN, MS, CIC - Senior Infection Preventionist, Lee Memorial Health SystemStephen Streed, MS/CIC - System Director, Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, Lee Memorial Health System, Ft. Myers, FL6-063Impact of Equipment with Fans in the Operating RoomRosemarie Erlichman UMassMemorial Medical Center -
Richard T. Ellison III. - Hospital Epidemiologist, UMassMemorial Medical CenterJames Sigler - Vice President, Business Operations, Air Systems Technologies, Inc.Lars Erickson - Vice President, Field Operations, Air Systems Technologies, Inc.7-076Implementing a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Program in a University-Affiliated Teaching HospitalDiane Dumigan Hospital of Saint Raphael -
Elizabeth Conrad, MS - Vice President of Human Resources, Hospital of Saint RaphaelMary Kuncas, RN, MS - Vice President Patient Services, Hospital of Saint RaphaelLizette Cortes - Executive Assistant, Human Resources, Hospital of Saint RaphaelLisa Tyler - Executive Assistant, Department of Patient Services, Hospital of Saint RaphaelAndrea Santerre, RN, MS - Manager of Critical Support, Occupational Health, Hospital of Saint RaphaelRichard Meskill - Information Systems Customer Service and Application Delivery Specialist, Hospital of Saint RaphaelMichelle N. Whitbread, MT, MPH - Infection Prevention, Hospital of Saint RaphaelJohn M. Boyce, MD - Hospital Epidemiologist, Hospital of Saint Raphael and Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine15-208Improving Hand Hygiene Practice through Utilization of Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring and Feedback TechnologyCandie Northey Andalusia Regional Hospital - Lifepoint Hospitals -
13-194Improving the Quality of Care by Reducing Contamination When Drawing Blood Cultures in the Neonatal Intensive Care UnitJoEllen Harris All Children's Hospital -
Stacey Stone, M.D. - Attending Neonatologist, All Children's HospitalCarine Stromquist, M.D. - attending neonatologist, All childrens hospitalDavid M. Berman, D.O. - Pediatric Infectious Disease Consultant, All Children's HospitalRajan Wadhawan, MD - Physician, All Children's HospitalTracy L. Hullett, RN - RN- Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, All Childrens HospitalValarie J. Snyder, BSN - neonatal staff nurse in NICU, All Childrens HospitalLori Sammel, RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse-Charge Nurse, All Children's Hospital128Incidence of Healthcare-associated Infections by Pathogen at a University Hospital from 2005 to 2011JaHyun Kang School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -
Emily E Sickbert-Bennett - PhD, Department of Hospital Epidemiology, University of North Carolina Health Care, Chapel Hill, NCVickie M Brown - RN, MPH, Department of Infection Prevention and Control, WakeMed, Raleigh, NCDavid J Weber - MD, MPH, Department of Hospital Epidemiology, University of North Carolina Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC., Division of Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NCWilliam A Rutala - PhD, MPH, Department of Hospital Epidemiology, University of North Carolina Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC., Division of Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC4-040Incidence of Hypothermia Under Perioperative Standard Thermal Management in Patients with Abdominal Surgery and Its Effect on Surgical Site InfectionsToshie Tsuchida Hyogo University of Health Sciences -
Kaoru Ichiki - Infection Control Professional, Head Nurse, Hyogo college of Medicine HospitalProfessor Yoshio Takesue - Chief Professor, Hyogo College of MedicineYoko Fujimoto - Head Nurse, Hyogo college of Medicine Hospital15-206Increasing Nurses' Hand Hygiene Adherence in Acute Care SettingsTrudy Howard University of Minnesota -
6-066Infection Prevention and Control Planning for Development of a New Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Is Not a Lone Star ProductionElizabeth (Libby) Singhoffer Cincinnati VA Medical Center and UCHealth University Hospital Cincinnati -
Catherine Tierney, RN, BSN - Transplant Coordinator, UC Health University HospitalGregory Braswell, MBA - Division Director-Facilities Management, UC Health University HospitalBradley Beckham - Manager Plants and Operations, Electrical/Mechanical, UCHealth University HospitalMark Slye - Director Plant and Operations, UCHealth University HospitalMelissa Campbell - Clinical Nurse Manager , UCHealth University Hospital15-220Infection Prevention and Pharmacy Compounding for Regulatory ComplianceAshley Clark Riley Children's Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy at Indiana University Health -
Brittany Crumpacker, RN, BSN - Infection Preventionist, Riley Children's Hospital at Indiana University Health14-199Infection Prevention Communication Within a Health Sytem's Ambulatory Surgery CentersBarbara Doerflein Novant Health, Charlotte, NC -
101Infections Due to Enterobacter Species: Epidemiology and Outcomes as a Function of Ceftazidime ResistanceOdaliz Abreu Lanfranco Wayne State University -
Mohan B. Palla, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterSatyam Patel - Research Assistant, Detroit Medical CenterDipenkumar Patel, MBBS - Research Assistant, Detroit Medical CenterShahrukh Khan - Research Assistant, Detroit Medical CenterVictoria Yee - Medical Student, Wayne State UniversityDror Marchaim, MD - Post Doctoral Fellow Infection Control and Epidemiology, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityProfessor Keith Kaye, M.D., M.P.H. - Corporate Director of Infection Prevention, Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University2-013Influence of Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Format on Dry Time and EfficacyDavid Shumaker GOJO Industries, Inc. -
David R. Macinga, Ph.D. - Adjunct Professor, Northeast Ohio Medical UniversitySarah Edmonds, MS in Biology - Clinical Scientist, GOJO Industries, Inc.James W. Arbogast, PhD - Skin Care Science and New Technology Vice President, GOJO Industries, Inc.13-192Influenza Immunization of Medical/Surgical and Hematology/Oncology Pediatric InpatientsWendi Gornick CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CA -
Bijal Patel, BS, MHA - Infection Prevention Analyst, CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CAJasjit Singh, MD - Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Disease, CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CA.2-014Innovative Additions to Central Line Bundle Reduce Bloodstream Infections in Vulnerable Pediatric Patient Population and Improve Catheter CareMarianne Pavia Bellevue Hospital Center -
Heather Painter, RN, CPN - Palliative Program Manager, St. Mary's Hospitial for Children4-033Is Antimicrobial Closure Technology a Clinically Effective Strategy for Reducing the Risk of Surgical Site Infections - A Meta-Analysis?Charles Edmiston, Jr Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Surgery -
David Leaper, MD - Professor, Imperial CollegeFrederic C. Daoud, MD, MSc - Epidemiologist, MedextensMartin Weisberg, MD - Medical Director, Ethicon, Inc7-075Isolation Gown Use, Performance and Potential Compliance Issues Identified by Infection Control ProfessionalsRinn Cloud Baylor University -
Uncas B. Favret, B.S. - President and CEO, Vestagen Technical Textile, LLCTerrell Cunningham, B.S., RN - Senior Reviewer/Team Leader, FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Device Evaluation, Infection Control BranchJacqueline Daley, HBSC, MLT, CIC, CSPDS - Director Infection Prevention and Control, Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreLinda G. Harris, B.S., MT-ASCP - Senior Research Scientist, Kimberly-Clark CorporationF. S. Kilinc-Balci, Ph.D. - Senior Service Fellow, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Janet A. Lewis, RN, MA, CNOR - Administrative Director Perioperative Services, Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff, NE13-187Isolation Precaution Guidelines in NICU: Breast Milk StorageAmber Wood The Medical Center of Plano -
Jessica Reese, RN - RN III, The Medical Center of Plano15-225It's Everybody's Problem: A Collaborative Approach to Hand HygieneSafiyya Nazarali Woodstock Hospital -
Natalie J. Goertz, BScN, CIC - Manager of Infection Prevention and Control, Woodstock HospitalKishori Naik, BSc. - Infection Control Coordinator, Woodstock Hospital14-202Keeping Our Eyes on TASS: Our Experience in the Ambulatory Care SettingVeronica Rose Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center -
3-025Maintaining Isolation Precautions During a Hurricane EvacuationRobin Haag Coney Island Hospital -
Joseph Marcellino, MPH - Director of Emergency Management, Coney Island Hopsital15-216Maintenance of Environmental Services Cleaning and Disinfection in the ICU After a Performance Improvement ProjectTeresa Fitzgerald The Nebraska Medical Center -
Lee A. Sholtz, MSN, RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, The Nebraska Medical CenterNedra Marion, MPA, RN, CIC - Manager, Infection Control and Epidemilogy, The Nebraska Medical CenterPaul Turner, CHESP - Director, Environmental Services, Sodexo and The Nebraska Medical CenterPhilip C.. Carling, MD - Director of Hospital Epidemiology, Caritas Carney HospitalMark E . Rupp, MD - Medical Director of Infection Control and Epidemiology, The Nebraska Medical Center6-071Measuring the Effect of Hospital Cleaning Intervention to Prevent Health Care Assocaiated InfectionsYoko Tsukamoto Health Sciences University of Hokkaido -
Kaori Yamada, RN, Certified in Infection Control Nurse - Graduate Student, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido6-069Microbial Load of Reusable Cleaning Towels Used in HospitalsLaura Sifuentes University -
Peter K. Raisanen III., Bachelor of Science - research fellow, University of Arizona4-049Micro-patterned Surfaces for Reducing Biofilm Formation in an Endotracheal-tube-like EnvironmentMatthew Hoffman Sharklet Technologies Inc. -
Rhea M. May - Microbial Research Associate, Sharklet Technologies Inc.Shravanthi T. Reddy - Director of Research, Sharklet Technologies Inc.4-045Micro-patterned Surfaces for Reducing Platelet Adhesion and Bacterial Attachment Associated with Catheter-associated Blood Stream InfectionsRhea May Sharklet Technologies, Inc. -
Matthew G. Hoffman - Microbial Research Associate, Sharklet Technologies Inc.Shravanthi T. Reddy - Director of Research, Sharklet Technologies Inc.111Monitoring the Manual Cleaning of Flexible Endoscopes with an ATP Detection SystemGrace Thornhill 3M Infection Prevention -
Marco Bommarito, Ph.D. - Senior Research Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention DivisionDan J. Morse - Senior Biostatistical Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention Division115Multidrug Resistant Organisms in Supply Carts of Contact Isolation PatientsShane Zelencik NorthShore University HealthSystem -
Donna Hacek, MT(ASCP) - Administrator,lab Epidemiology, NorthShore University HealthSystemAdrienne Fisher, MT(ASCP), CIC - Infection Preventionist, NorthShore University HealthSystemCorrinna Brudner, BSc, C.P.H. I (C), CIC - Infection Preventionist, NorthShore University HealthSystemParul Patel, MT(ASCP) - Project Coordinator, Research, NorthShore University HealthSystemAri Robicsek, MD - Hospital Epidemiologist and Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer, NorthShore University HealthSystem and University of ChicagoLance R. Peterson, MD - Associate Hospital Epidemiologist, NorthShore University HealthSystem, University of ChicagoMarc-Oliver Wright, MT(ASCP),MS,CIC - Director of Infection Control, NorthShore University HealthSystem4-036Multifaceted Interventions to Prevent Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections in a New York City, Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLarry Colbert Bellevue Hospital Center -
Marianne Pavia, MT(ASCP), CLS, CIC - 2011 President-Elect, APIC Greater New York Chapter 13Susan Marchione - Sr. Associate Director Infection Control, Bellevue Hospital CenterHarold Horowitz - Hospital Epidemiologist, Bellevue Hospital CenterYang Kim - Assistant Professor Pediatrics, Neonatologist, NYU, Bellevue Hospital CenterRoslyn Mayers - Assistant Director Nursing, Bellevue Hospital Center6-065Navigating Through the Construction ZoneMichelle Moseley-Ladell Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System -
120New York State Hospital-Acquired Infection Reporting -- 2010 Audit Results: An Inter-hospital ComparisonKathleen Gase New York State Department of Health -
Boldtsetseg Tserenpuntsag, DrPH - Data Analyst, New York State Department of HealthValerie Haley, MS - Data Manager, New York State Department of HealthDiana Doughty, RN, MBA, CIC, CPHQ - HAI Reporting Regional Representative, New York State Department of HealthPeggy Hazamy, RN, BSN, CIC - HAI Reporting Regional Representative, New York State Department of HealthMarie Tsivitis, MPH, CIC - HAI Reporting Regional Representative, New York State Department of HealthKuangNan Xiong, MS - Data Analyst, New York State Department of HealthCarole Van Antwerpen, RN, BSN, CIC - HAI Reporting Program Director, New York State Department of Health4-046Our Journey to Eliminate Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections in Our NICUAnne Reeths Aurora BayCare Medical Center -
Roderick Krueger - MDKarin Lips - MSToby Cohen - MDJessica Madden - MDMary Fleming-Hill - RN NPEdelyn Cash - RNKatie Baker - RNDana Konkle - RNMelissa Miller - RNJacqie Will - RN13-191Outpatient Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Visits: Respiratory Season InterventionsEllen Dougherty Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center -
Janet A. Eagan, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC - Infection Control Manager, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterAnn Jakubowski, MD, PhD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology - Clinical Director of MSKCC's Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Outpatient Unit, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGreg Mason, BA - Supervisor, Adult Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterLisa Gosman, BA - Administrator - Outpatient Clinics, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterMini Kamboj, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease - Associate Medical Director, Infection Control, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterSergio Giralt - Chief, Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterMs Elizabeth Schmidt Rodriguez - Nurse Leader, Adult Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNicole LeStrange - Nurse Practitioner, Adult Bone Marrow Outpatient Unit, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterKent Sepkowitz - Director, Infection Control , Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center100Overuse of Topical Antibiotics Among Inmates Entering Maximum-security Correctional Facilities in New York StateCarolyn Herzig Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University -
Dhritiman Mukherjee, PhD - Project Coordinator, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesFranklin Lowy, MD - Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesCaroline Lee, AB - Senior Technician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious DiseasesZoltán Apa, BS - Research Coordinator, Columbia University School of NursingDana Gage, MD - Clinical Physician II, Bedford Hills Correctional FacilityOliver Jovanovic, PhD - Instructor, Department of Microbiology and ImmunologyElaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC - Associate Dean for Research, Columbia University School of Nursing2-017Partnering with Environmental Services to Drive Infection Control ExcellenceDebbie Hurst Rogue Valley Medical Center -
Bella Lucas, RN, BSN - Infection Preventionist, Rogue Valley Medical CenterCharlene Stewart, RN, MPA/HSA, CHSP - Infection Preventionist, Rogue Valley Medical CenterCarol Worden, RN, MPA - Director of Nursing Operations, Rogue Valley Medical Center4-038Patient Education as a Means to Reduce Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus Surgical Site Infections in Patients with Known ColonizationKathy Bailey Centra Health -
Cinda Herman, RN, BSN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Centra HealthWendy Fariss, RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Centra HealthSandra Barkyoumb - Infection Preventionist, Centra HealthKristie Kidd - Infection Preventionist, Centra HealthKathy Martinez - Departmental Assistant, Centra HealthJ Scott Wade - M.D. , Centra Health4-034Pediatric Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention Bundle: 5 Years LaterAndrea Kiernan St. Christopher's Hospital for Children -
Patricia Hennessey, RN, BSN, MSN, CIC - Manager, Infection Prevention, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children14-205Possible Rabies Exposure in a Community Living Center: Considerations and Decisions for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis.Elicia Greene Central Texas Veterans Health Care System -
6-068Preliminary Assessment: Efficacy of Room Sanitizing with Controlled Exposure to UVC LightStephen Streed Lee Memorial Health System -
B. Joann Andrews, RN, MS, CIC - Senior Infection Preventionist, Lee Memorial Health SystemAlexis Price, RN, BSN - Infection Preventionist, Lee Memorial HospitalCynthia Knoke, MT, BS, CIC - Infection Preventionist, HealthPark Medical CenterElizabeth Houser - Manager, Environmental Services, Lee Memorial Hospital4-051Preventing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in the PICU: Changing What's Possible in Infection PreventionBeth Rhoton MUSC Medical Center -
J Melinda Biller, RN, MS, CCRN - Nurse Manager, PICU and Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, MUSC Medical CenterPatricia Prause, RN, MSN, CCRN - RN III, PICU, MUSC Medical CenterJoel B Cochran, DO - Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, MUSC Medical CenterNatalie Ball, RN, ADN - RN III, PICU, MUSC Medical CenterRosebelinda Augustus, RN, BSN, CPN - RN III, PICU, MUSC Medical CenterLinda Formby, RN, BSN, CIC - Manager, Infection Prevention and Control, MUSC Medical Center104Preventing Contamination of Central Venous Catheter Valves with the Use of an Alcohol-based Disinfecting CapMarc-Oliver Wright NorthShore University HealthSystem -
Jackie Tropp, RN, MSN, CRNI, VA-BC - Staff Nurse, NorthShore University HealthSystemMary Dillon-Grant, RN, MS - Nurse Manager, NorthShore University HealthSystemKari Peterson, BS - Researcher, NorthShore University HealthSystemDonna Hacek, MT(ASCP) - Administrator,lab Epidemiology, NorthShore University HealthSystemSue Boehm, RN - Research Nurse, NorthShore University HealthSystemLance R. Peterson, MD - Associate Hospital Epidemiologist, NorthShore University HealthSystem, University of Chicago106Preventing Infection in Pediatric Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Novel Perioperative and Postoperative Surgical Site Infection Prevention BundlePatricia Hennessey St. Christopher's Hospital for Children -
Andrea Kiernan, MLT (ASCP) CIC - Infection Preventionist, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children110Preventing the FLU in You: A Three Year Experience of Sustained Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Rates in Healthcare WorkersScott Cormier HCA Inc, Clinical Services Group -
Julia Moody - Director Infection Prevention and Control, HCA Inc. Clinical Services GroupEdward Septimus - Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, HCA Inc., Clinical Services GroupJason Hickok - AVP Patient Safety and Infection Prevention, HCA Inc., Clinical Services GroupJonathan Perlin - CMO and President Clinical Services Group, HCA Inc., Clinical Services Group4-052Prevention of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections by Implementation of Central Line BundleMuhammad Yaseen King Abdulaziz Medical City Jeddah saudi Arabia -
Abdulhakeem Al Thaqafi - Associate Executive Director Infection Prevention and Control, National Guard Health AffairsAreej Qudsi - Infection Control Practitioner, King Abdulaziz Medical City JeddahMedhat Lamfon - Infection Control Coordinator, King Abdulaziz Medical City JeddahFahad Hameed - Deputy Chairman Critical Care Unit, King Abdulaziz Medical City Jeddah109Prevention of Hospital Associated C. difficile InfectionsAlexis Raimondi Beth Israel Medical Center- Kings Highway Division -
Marie Moss, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Beth Israel Medical Center- Petrie DivisionDavid Crimmins, RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Beth Israel Medical Center- Petrie DivisionMaria Latrace, RN - Director, Patient Access Services, Beth Israel Medical Center- Petrie DivisionLisa Cohen, RN - Director, Patient Care Services, Beth Israel Medical Center - Kings Highway DivisionMargaret Amato-Hayes, BSN, RN, MSED - Director, Patient Care Services, Beth Israel Medical Center- Petrie DivisionRay Berrios - Manager, Environmental Services, Beth Israel Medical Center- Petrie DivisionPedro Rivera - Supervisor, Environmental Services, Beth Israel Medical Center - Kings Highway DivisionBrian S. Koll, Hospital Epidemiologist - Beth Israel Medical Center; Professor of Clinical Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Medical Director and Chief - Infection Prevention, Beth Israel Medical Center2-016Quantitative Analysis of Materials and Methods in Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces: Microfiber vs. Cotton and Spray vs. SoakSalah Qutaishat Diversey Inc -
Peter Teska, BS, MBA - Americas Portfolio Lead for Infection Prevention, Diversey Inc13-195Race and Ethnic Disparities in Hospitalizations with Community-acquired InfectionsChristie Jeon Columbia University School of Nursing -
Matthew Neidell, PhD - Associate Professor, Health Policy and Management, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia UniversityDenis Nash, PhD - Associate Professor, CUNY School of Public Health, Hunter CollegeElaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC - Associate Dean for Research, Columbia University School of Nursing122Rapid Cycle Process Improvements to Decrease Surgical Site Infections in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Patients Between 2008 and 2011Lee Reed Novant Health, Presbyterian Hospital -
Leslie B. Sossoman, BSN, MSN, NP - acute care nurse practitioner, Novant Health, Cardiovascular Institute at Presbyterian HospitalNancy Honeycutt, RN, BSN - Clinical Analyst Cardiothoracic Surgery, Novant Health, Presbyterian Hospital118Re-admissions After Diagnosis of Surgical Site Infection Following Knee and Hip ArthroplastyKeith Kaye Wayne State University School of Medicine and Detroit Medical Center -
Odaliz E. Abreu-Lanfranco, M.D. - Fellow, Infectious Diseases, Wayne State University School of MedicineKyle Miletic, B.S. - Medical Student, Wayne State University School of MedicineEmily Toth Martin, M.P.H., Ph.D. - Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesTom Taylor, Ph.D. - Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health Science4-032Reducing Peripherally Inserted Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLA-BSI): Targeting 0 in Non-Critical Care Medical Surgical UnitsEileen Yaney Saint Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, N.J. -
Anita Arrunategui, RN,CIC - Infection Preventionist, Saint Barnabas Medical CenterCindy Basile, RN, MSN, CCRN - Education Coordinator, Saint Barnabas Medical Center4-030Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia - Goal - ZeroRenee Savage Lawrence & Memorial Hospital -
4-026Reduction in Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections by Bundling Interventions in a Community HospitalKaren Clarke Emory University -
Bonnie Norrick, CLS, EdM, CIC - Director, Infection Control Department, West Georgia Health4-054Reduction in Duration of Post-Operative Urinary Catheters Following Implementation of an Electronic Reminder SystemPatricia Emmett Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula -
JoMarie Faulkerson, RN - Clinical Quality Analyst, Comm Hosp of the Monterey PeninsulaTheresa Gaudoin, RN - Clinical Quality Analyst, Comm Hosp of the Monterey Peninsula13-188Relationship Between Wait-time for Antibiotic Initiation and Outcomes of Hospitalization Among Children with Cancer in Davao, PhilippinesJeannette Kirby School of Public Health, University of Memphis -
Miguela Caniza, MD - Director of Infectious Diseases-International Outreach Division, St. Jude Children's Research HospitalDon Guimera, BSN, RN, CIC, CCRP - International Epidemiology Coordinator, St. Jude Childrens Research HospitalKyle M. Johnson, PhD, CCRP - Clinical Research Associate II, St. Jude Children's Research HospitalVikki Nolan, DSc, MPH - Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of MemphisFawaz Mzayek, MD, MPH, PhD - Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of MemphisGeorge Relyea, MS - Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health, University of MemphisMae Dolendo, MD - Pediatric-Oncology Medical Director, Davao Partner Site, St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCzarina Mae Castillo-Deluao, RN - Registered Nurse and Infection Control Preventionist, Davao Partner Site, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital15-211Results of a Hospital-wide Initiative to Decrease CAUTIsDiane Newman University of Pennsylvania -
2-009Review of Proper Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment in VHA FacilitiesKathleen Shimoda VA Office of Inspector General - Office of Healthcare Inspections -
George Wesley, MD - Director, Medical Consultation and Review of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General., VA Office of Inspector General Office of Healthcare InspectionsDeborah Howard, BSN, MSN - Regional Director, San Diego Office of Healthcare Inspections, VA Office of Inspector General Office of Healthcare Inspections113Risk Factor Score to Predict MRSA Colonization at Hospital AdmissionKatherine Torres Mayo Clinic -
Priya Sampathkumar, M.D. - Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Mayo ClinicMartha Siska, RN - Infection Preventionist, Mayo Clinic14-198Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Compliance Among Hospital and Non-Hospital-Based Healthcare WorkersTerri Rebmann Institute for Biosecurity, Saint Louis University School of Public Health -
Kate Wright, EDD - Director, Heartland Center for Public Health Preparedness, Saint Louis University, School of Public HealthJohn Anthony - Emergency Preparedness Manager, St Louis County Health DepartmentRichard Knaup - Manager, Communicable Disease Control Services, St Louis County Health DepartmentEleanor Peters - Epidemiology Specialist, St. Louis County Department of Health4-029Sedation Reduction Leads to Reduction in Ventilator Associated PneumoniaJanet Briggs Hilton Head Hospital -
Kelly Arashin, RN, MSN, CCNS, ACNP, CEN - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Hilton Head HospitalLori Ross, RN, BS, MBA - Vice President of Clinical Quality Improvement, Hilton Head HospitalRobert Burnaugh, M.D.,F.C.C.P. - Past Chief of Staff; Hospital Pulmonologist, Hilton Head HospitalJennifer Genone, PharmD - Director of Pharmacy, Hilton Head Hospital4-044Shared Successes for Surgical Site Infection Reduction: Utilization of CHG-impregnated Cloths as an Adjunct to the Pre-op ShowerLinda Miller Methodist Charlton Medical Center -
Mary A. Fulton, RN, BSN, CIC - Infection Prevention Practitioner, Methodist Charlton Medical CenterZakir Hussain A. Shaikh, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FSHEA, CPE, CMSL - Medical Director and Hospital Epidemiologist, Methodist Heath System of Dallas117Should Contact Precautions be Standard? A Community Hospital's Revised Criterion for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus IsolationMaureen Hodson HealthAlliance Hospital -
Linda T. Rivard, MT (ASCP) - Infection Control and Quality Data Coordinator, HealthAlliance Hospital, UMASS Memorial Health CareDavid M. Bebinger, MD - Infectious Disease Specialist, HealthAlliance Hospital, UMASS Memorial Health Care116Standardization of Hand Hygiene Observations - An Entire State CollaboratesBarbara MacPike Maine Coast Memorial Hospital -
15-217State Public Health Department Performs External Observations of Hand Hygiene Compliance in All Maine Acute Care Hospitals, 2011Donna Dunton Eastern Maine Medical Center -
Stefanie DeVita, BSN, RN, MPH - CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellow, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention14-203Strengthening Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Efforts in Rural, Small, and Critical Access Hospitals in California Through CollaborationIan Kramer Office of Healthcare Quality/Office of the Asssistant Secretary for Health/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services -
Nadine Simons, MS, RN - Regional Health Administrator, US Deptartment of Health & Human Services - Office of the Assistant Secretary for HealthRani Jeeva, MPH - Team Leader, Healthcare-Associated Infections Initiative, US Dept of Health & Human Services/Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health/Office of Healthcare QualityLynn Janssen, MS, CIC - Coordinator, HAI Liaison Program, California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality14-204Sustained Reduction in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Incidence in a Geriatric Setting by Implementing Daily Bathing with 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate ClothsJane Van Toen Baycrest -
Jane E. Van Toen, B.Sc., MLT, CIC - Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner, BaycrestChingiz Amitov, MPH, CIC - Director, Infection Prevention and Control, BaycrestHeather L. Candon, M.Sc., CIC - Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner, Baycrest13-190Sustaining Zero Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Light at the End of the Tunnel?Tjin Koy Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX -
Angela C. Morgan, MS, RN, CCRN - PICU Nurse Practitioner, Texas Children's HospitalJeanine Graf, MD - Chief of Medical Staff in PICU, Baylor College of Medicine2-010Targeted, Daily Environmental Disinfection with Clorox® Dispatch® for the Prevention of Hospital-Associated Clostridium difficile and Acinetobacter baumanniiTimothy Wiemken University of Louisville School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases -
April Faughender, LPN - Infection Preventionist, Kindred HealthcareJuanita Clay, MSN RN - Director of Quality, Kindred HealthcareRuth Carrico, PhD RN FSHEA CIC - Associate Professor, University of LouisvilleJulio Ramirez, MD FACP - Chief and Professor, University of Louisville Division of Infectious Diseases4-053Targeting Zero Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection: Innovative Prevention Initiatives Toward Desired OutcomesDebi Hopfner St. John Hospital and Medical Center -
Janice Rey, MT (ASCP), CIC - Manager Infection Prevention, St. John Hospital and Medical CenterMohamed Fakih, MD, MPH - Medical Director Infection Control Department, St. John Hospital and Medical Center6-072The Development of an Environmental Audit ProgramKishori Naik Woodstock Hospital -
Safiyya Nazarali, BScN, RN - Infection Control Practitioner, Woodstock HospitalNatalie J. Goertz, BScN, CIC - Manager of Infection Prevention and Control, Woodstock Hospital119The Impact of Non-Payment for Preventable Complications on Infection Rates in U.S. HospitalsGrace Lee Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute -
Ken Kleinman - Associate Professor of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute & Harvard Medical SchoolStephen Soumerai - Professor of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute & Harvard Medical SchoolAlison Tse - Epidemiologist, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteDavid Cole - Senior SAS Programmer/Analyst, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute & Harvard Medical SchoolScott Fridkin - Deputy Surveillance Branch Chief, Division of Healthcare Quality & Promotion, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infections Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTeresa Horan - Epidemiologist, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRichard Platt - Professor and Chair of the Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute & Harvard Medical SchoolCharlene Gay - Project Manager, Center for Child Health Care Studies, Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteWilliam Kassler - Chief Medical Officer, New England Regional Office, Center for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesDonald Goldmann - Senior Vice President, Institute of Healthcare ImprovementJohn Jernigan - Director, Office of HAI Prevention Research and Evaluation, Division of Healthcare Quality & Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAshish Jha - C. Boyden Gray Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management, Harvard School of Public Health2-022The Influence of ABHR Product Format on In Vivo Efficacy: A Meta-AnalysisSarah Edmonds GOJO Industries -
David R. Macinga, Ph.D. - Adjunct Professor, Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityDaryl Paulson - CEO, BioScience Laboratories10-141The Role Appropriate Isolation Precautions Contributes to Cost Avoidance: Conducting Active and Retrospective Isolation Precaution SurveillanceKerrie VerLee Spectrum Health -
Dorine Berriel- Cass, RN, BSN, MA, CIC - Manager, Infection Control and Prevention, Spectrum HealthKristen Simpson, RN, BSN, CCRN-CMC - Infection Preventionist, Spectrum Health6-070The Safety Dance: Establishing a Comprehensive Safety Program to Ensure Contractor ComplianceJames Kerridge Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center -
Teresa Chou, MPH, CIC - Manager - Infection Prevention & Epidemiology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterKatie Wickman, MS, RN - Infection Preventionist, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterSteven Verzi, CHSP - Environment of Care Safety Officer, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterMandavi Kulkarni, MD - Infectious Disease Attending, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterJames Malow, MD, FIDSA - Chairman Internal Medicine, Chairman Infection Prevention Committee, Medical Director Advocate Healthcare Infection Prevention Team, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center15-221The Small Group Role-playing Educations Improved Hand Hygiene Compliance in Intensive Care UnitYUKIE MISHIMA Jikei University Hospital -
AYAKO SAITO - Department of Infection Control, JIkei University HospitalTAKU TAMURA - Department of Infection Control, JIkei University HospitalTOSHIAKI OKUTSU - Department of Infection Control, JIkei University HospitalYASUSHI NAKAZAWA - Director of Department of Infection control, JIkei University HospitalSEIJI HORI - Department of Infectious Disease and Infection Control, Jikei University School of Medicine4-042Total Burden Assessment of Surgical Site Infections in Initial Admissions and Re-admissions Using National Administrative Claims DataAnuprita Patkar Ethicon, J&J -
Somesh Nigam - VP, Healthcare, Johnson and Johnson CorporateMehmet Daskiran - Statistical Analyst, Johnson and Johnson CorporateRonald Levine - Statistician Level III, Johnson and Johnson CorporateScott Wolven - Asso. Director Reimbursement, Ethicon, J&JSashi Yadalam - Statistical Analyst, Johnson and Johnson Corporate15-218Transforming Regulatory Guidelines to Infection Prevention GuidanceDebra Apenhorst Mayo Clinic -
Jean Wentink, MPH, RN - Infection Preventionist, Mayo Clinic in RochesterVicky Shultz, MSN, RN - Infection Preventionist, Mayo ClinicMartha Siska, RN - Infection Preventionist, Mayo ClinicBrenda Hansen, RN - Infection Preventionist, Mayo ClinicKimberly Aronhalt, MA, RN - Infection Preventionist, Mayo ClinicLinda Diez, RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Mayo ClinicRebecca Faller, MPH - Health Education Specialist, Mayo Clinic3-024U.S. School/Academic Institution Disaster and Pandemic Preparedness and Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Among School NursesTerri Rebmann Institute for Biosecurity, Saint Louis University School of Public Health -
Michael B. Elliott, PhD - Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University, School of Public HealthDave Reddick, BS, CBCP - Executive Director, PandemicPrep.OrgZachary Swick, MS - PhD student, Institute for Biosecurity, Saint Louis University114Understanding Hand Hygiene Behavior in a Pediatric Oncology Unit in a Lower-Middle Income Country: A Focus Group ApproachKyle Johnson St. Jude Children's Research Hospital -
Miriam Gonzalez, MD - Student, University of MemphisMario Melgar, MD - Infectious Diseases Physician, Unidad Nacional de Oncología Pediátrica, Guatemala City, Guatemala;Maria Mercedes Somarriba, MD - Infectious Diseases Physician, Hospital Infantil Manuel de Jesús RiveraFederico Antillon-Klussmann, MD - Director of Medicine, Unidad Nacional de Oncología Pediátrica, Guatemala City, GuatemalaRuthbeth Finerman, PhD - Professor and Department Chair, University of Memphis, Department of AnthropologyMiguela Caniza, MD - Director of Infectious Diseases-International Outreach Division, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital15-209Use of an Electronic Survey Instrument to Determine Barriers to Certification in Infection ControlAnne Maher APIC-Northern New Jersey -
Nancy Kerr, RN, BSN, CIC - President, APIC-NNJLaura Anderson RN,MSN,CIC - APIC-NNJNorma Atienza, RN,BSN,MPA,CIC - APIC-NNJJane Badaracco,RN,BSN,CIC - APIC-NNJVicki DeChirico, RN,MSN,CIC - APIC-NNJMary Ann Kellar, RN, MA,CHES,CIC - APIC-NNJJudith Leschek, RN,BSN,CIC - APIC-NNJRomeo P. Mamon Jr., RN, BSN - Infection Prevention Practitioner, Atlantic Health System125Using a Multi-Faceted Active Change Process and Infection Prevention to Reduce Post Op C-Section InfectionsJeanette Harris MultiCare Health System -
Evelyn Hickson, RN, MSN, CNS, WCC - Clinical Nurse Specialist, MultiCare Health System15-219Using Electronic Counter Device to Monitor Hand Hygiene Frequency at Neonate Intensive Care Unit in a Brazilian HospitalLuciana Barbosa USP - GOJO -
Adelia Santos - Medical Doctor, Rumel Santos Healthcare Training and ConsultingSergio Colacioppo - Pharmacist, faculdade de Saúde Pública - USPMaria Albertina Santiago Rego - Medical Doctor, Faculdade de Medicina UFMG131Validation of Infection Preventionists Surveillance for Determining Hospital-acquired Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection Using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DefinitionsMegan DiGiorgio Cleveland Clinic -
Mary Bertin, BSN, RN, CIC - Infection Prevention, Cleveland ClinicJoan Vinski, MSN, RN, CIC - Infection Prevention, Cleveland ClinicZhiyuan Sun - Biostatistician, Cleveland ClinicNancy Albert, PhD, RN, CCNS - Director of Nursing Research, Cleveland Clinic4-041Vascular Access Associated Blood Stream Infections in Patients Undergoing Plasmapheresis Compared with Those in Patients with HemodialysisKaoru Ichiki Division of Infection Conrol and Prevention Hyogo College of Medicine -
Toshie Tsuchida - Associate Professor, Hyogo University of Health SciencesProfessor Yoshio Takesue - Chief Professor, Hyogo College of Medicinenakajima kazuhiko - Lecturer, Hyogo College of Medicineueda takashi - pharmacist, Division of infection control and prevention Hyogo Cllege of Medicine4-037Ventilation Associated Pneumonia Caused by Acinetobacter Baumanii at a Tertiary Hospital in Vietnam: Clinical and Molecular PatternsANH THU LE Cho Ray Hospital, Vietnam -
Tran Thi Thanh Nga - Chief ofMicrobiology department, Cho Ray HospitalAkiyama Minoru - Consultant, Department of International Cooperation, National Center for Global Health and MedicineTeruo Kirikae - Infectious diseases expert, Department of International Cooperation, National Center for Global Health and Medicine14-200What Is Wrong with Using a Dishwasher to Clean My Instruments?Linda Roach Novant Medical Group -
4-035When a Central Line Bundle Is Not Enough: Sustaining Gains and Striving for ZeroKathy Ware Texas Children's Hospital -
Carol Turnage. Carrier, MSN, RN, CNS, CPHQ - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Texas Children's HospitalYvette R. Johnson, MD, MPH - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital15-214When You Don't Know, What You Don't Know (Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Knowledge in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC))Amber Taylor US Dept. of Health & Human Services/Office of the Asst. Secretary for Health/Office of Healthcare Quality -
Rani Jeeva, MPH - Team Leader, Healthcare-Associated Infections Initiative, US Dept of Health & Human Services/Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health/Office of Healthcare QualityApril Velasco, PhD - Deputy Regional Health Adminstrator/Region II, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health/U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesJonathan N. Tobin, PhD - President/CEO, Clinical Directors Network, Inc
