Poster Abstracts
8-083A CAUTI Bundle with a Twist.Frances Abraham Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston Texas -
Frances P.. Abraham - Infection Control Coordinator, Michael E.DeBakey VA Medical Center2-008A 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.7-077A Comparison of Anti-microbial Scrubs and Cotton Scrubs in a HospitalPeter Raisanen University of Arizona -
Laura Y. Sifuentes, M.P.H - PhD Candidate, University of Arizona12-177A Lean Surveillance TransformationMari Driscoll Lehigh Valley Health Network -
Deborah Fry, MT(ASCP), MBA, CIC - Manager Infection Control and Prevention, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkTerry Lynn. Burger, MBA, BSN, RN, CIC, NE-BC - Director Infection Control and Prevention, Lehigh Valley Health Network8-086A Model of a Longstanding State Infection Prevention CollaborativeVirginia Helget Nebraska Infection Control Network -
Virginia Helget, RN, MSN, CIC - Utilization Management, Nebraska Western Iowa VA HospitalAngela Hewlett - Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center9-133A Multidisciplinary Approach toward Successful Bed Bug Elimination in a Homeless Domiciliary SettingAngela Christie-Smith VA North Texas Health Care System -
Allen D. Lassiter - Assistant Chief, Environmental Services, VA North Texas Health Care System-Dallas, TX4-028A 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 University8-116A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Reducing Ventilator Asscociated PneumoniaTracey Terrell Durham Regional Hospital -
Vicki Tutor - RN, BSN, CIC Infection Preventionist, Durham Regional Hospital2-023A 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 -
12-181A Multi-faceted Approach to Increase and Sustain Hand Hygiene Compliance in a Military Treatment FacilityMichele Riboul Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center -
Hamidah Franchette. El-Amin, LVN - Infection Control Surveillance Nurse, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical CenterMrs Hilda Ben, RN - Infection Control Specialist, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center4-027A 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 Division12-165A Norovirus Cluster Reveals a Big Stink: A Communication Failure Between Infection Prevention and the LaboratoryCharlene Carriker Duke University Health System -
Pamela Isaacs, BSN, MHA, CIC - Clinical Director, Duke University Health System4-050A Novel Chlorhexidine Hydrogel Coating for Peripheral Venous CathetersTodd Meyer Bacterin International, Inc. -
Mark Schallenberger - Scientist/Project Manager, Bacterin International Inc.8-103A Nurse Driven Foley Catheter Removal Protocol Proves Clinically Effective to Reduce the Incidents of Catheter Related Urinary Tract InfectionsLynn Roser Central Baptist Hospital -
Terry Altpeter, PhD, JD, RN - Executive Director, Outcomes, Central Baptist HospitalDee Anderson, MSN, RN, CIC - Infection Control Coordinator, Central Baptist HospitalMark Dougherty, M.D. - Hospital Epidemiologist, Central Baptist HospitalJo Ellen Walton, RN - Infection Control Data Abstractor, Central Baptist HospitalSharon Merritt, BSN, RN - Magnet/Nursing Specialty Project Coordinator, Central Baptist Hospital12-170A Process Improvement Project Decreases Blood Culture Contamination Rates in the Emergency RoomMaria Montero Rush Copley Medical Center -
12-182A Quality Assurance Project to Track Compliance with Autoclave Maintenance and Use of Biological Indicators in Outpatient Physician Offices.Laura Grant Aurora Health Care -
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 Hospital4-047Activity 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 Center8-087Annual Outcomes for Infection Prevention: Going in the Right Direction by Using Data, Knowledge and Rules to Improve OutcomesRebecca McKinney St. Vincent Hospital Birmingham -
Christine Walz, RN - Infection Prevention Coordination, St. Vincent Hospital BirminghamDavid W.. Barnes, MD, Infectious Disease - Chairman of Infection Prevention Committee, St. Vincent Hospital Birmingham16-236Apples to Apples: A Model for Standardizing Surveillance Throughout a Healthcare System After Implementation of an Electronic Surveillance SystemKatie Wickman Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center -
Linda Stein, MPH, RN, CIC - Manager of Epidemiology & Infection Control, Advocate Lutheran General HospitalSinead Forkan-Kelly, BSEH, RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Advocate Lutheran General Children's HospitalJean Watson, MT(ASCP), MPH, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Advocate South Suburban HospitalKaren Martin, MPH, RN, CIC - Director of Epidemiology & Environmental Services, Advocate Christ Medical CenterKatie Rivest, BS - Patient Safety Intelligence Analyst, Advocate Health CareDonna Currie, MSN, RN - Director of Clinical Support Services, Advocate Health Care12-174Attaining and Sustaining Hand Hygiene Compliance. Patient/Family, Sr. Leadership to Front-line Staff. A Winning Combination!Nancy Osborn Medical Center of Central Georgia -
8-098Attaining Zero Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections in a Level III NurseryMichelle Mace Catawba Valley Medical Center -
Andrea Flynn, RN-C, MS - Clinical Development Coordinator, Nurseries and Pediatrics, Catawba Valley Medical Center8-108Automatic Foley Catheter Stop Order in a Cardiology/ Medical UnitRomeo Mamon Atlantic Health System -
10-142Avoiding 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 System12-180Blood Culture Procedures and Results in a Pediatric Hospital in La Paz, Bolivia: Opportunities for Improving Efficiency and Decreasing CostJuan Pablo Rodriguez Auad Hospital del Niño “Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uria” -
Loreta I. Duran Arias, MSc - Head of Microbiology Laboratory, Hospital del Niño 'Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uria'Kyle M. Johnson, PhD, CCRP - Clinical Research Associate II, St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMiguela Caniza, MD - Director of Infectious Diseases-International Outreach Division, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital13-193Breaking 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 Health8-117Building and Maintaining Best Practices to Decrease Vascular Access-Associated Infections in the Use of Peripherally Inserted Central CathetersJoanna Acebo Hospital SOLCA-Núcleo de Quito -
Carlos Vicuna, MD - Pediatric Oncology Surgeon, Hospital SOLCA-Núcleo de QuitoJose M. Eguiguren, MD - Chief of Pediatrics, Hospital SOLCA-Núcleo de QuitoDon 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 HospitalMiguela Caniza, MD - Director of Infectious Diseases-International Outreach Division, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital11-148California State Mandated MRSA Screening: Healthcare Dollars Down the Drain!Joan Finney Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles -
8-088Can We Reduce Surgical Site Infections?Autumn Langford Crestwood Medical Center -
Ali Hassoun, MD FACP AAHIVS - Infectious diseases specialist, Clinical assistant professor, UAB-Huntsville campus4-055Canaries 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 Center9-138Characterization of Two Outbreaks of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium in a Pediatric Care Center in Mexico CityMartha Aviles Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez -
Sarbelio Moreno - Chief Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico GomezAlejandra Nava - Chief Infectious Diseases Service, Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico GomezMargarita Nava - Infectious Diseases Attending, Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico Gomez2-021Cleaning 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 University12-178Clinical Attributes of Non Ventilator-Associated Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaBarbara Quinn Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento -
Dian Baker, PhD, APRN-BC - Associate Professor, School of Nursing, California State University SacramentoCarol Parise, PhD - Research Scientist, Sutter Health Sacramento-Sierra Region10-140Closing the Gap of Inconsistent Hand and Surface SanitationBetty von Kohn Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi -
8-109Clostridium difficile Infection Prevention Initiative to Reduce the Incidence and Prevalence of Clostridium difficile Among Veterans in Acute-care Inpatient FacilitiesMarla Clifton National Infectious Diseases Service, VA Central Office, Department of Veterans Affairs/VHA -
Judith Whitlock, RN, MSN, APRN, CIC - MDRO Program Education Coordinator/Specialist, National Infectious Diseases Service, VA Central Office, Department of Veterans Affairs/VHAMartin Evans, MD - VHA MDRO Program Director, National Infectious Diseases Service, VA Central Office, Department of Veterans Affairs/VHAStephen Kralovic, MD, MPH - Medical Epidemiologist, National Infectious Diseases Service, VA Central Office, Department of Veterans Affairs/VHARajiv Jain, MD - Acting Chief Officer, Patient Care Services, VA Central Office, Department of Veterans Affairs/VHAGary Roselle, MD - Director, National Infectious Diseases Service, VA Central Office, Department of Veterans Affairs/VHA15-222Collaboration 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 Hospitals12-173Collaborative to Decrease Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI) in a Neonatal Unit (NICU): An Urban Teaching Hospital ExperienceOna Fofah UMDNJ-NJMS -
Gloria Igwe, RNC, MSN, DNP - Nurse Manager- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital, UMDNJ, Newark, NJLeisha Nepomuceno, RNC - Staff Nurse, University Hospital, UMDNJ Newark, NJWilli Cruz, RN - Infection Control Officer, University Hospital, UMDNJ, Newark, NJBeverly Collins, RNC, MS - Director, Hospital Infection Control Department, University Hospital- UMDNJ, Newark, NJ12-186Colorado Clostridium difficile Infection Prevention CollaborativeTamara Hoxworth Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment Patient Safety Program -
Crystal - Berumen, Colorado Hospital AssociationConnie - Price, Denver Health and Hospital Association12-150Communicating Critical Surveillance Data for Improved OutcomesCrystal Heishman University of Louisville Hospital -
Pamela Nolting , MSN, RN ,CIC - Infection Control Practitioner, University of Louisville HospitalLinda Goss , MSN, APRN-BC, CIC,COHN-S - Director of Infection Prevention and Vascular Access Specialist Team, University of Louisville Hospital16-229Communication of MRSA Status upon Transfers of LTCF Residents to an Acute Care HospitalZoran Pikula North York General Hospital -
Wil Ng, MHSc - Epidemiologist, NYGHDavid Kim - IS specialist, NYGHDiane White - Manager of IPAC, NYGHKevin Katz - Medical director of IPAC; ID specialist, NYGH; University of Toronto4-048Comparison 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.16-246Comparison of LAB ID and Traditional Surveillance for C difficile, Are Proxy Measures Effective Tools for Identifying Performance Improvement Opportunities?Linda Greene Rochester General Health System -
Michelle Vignari RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Rochester General Health SystemCasey Calabria, RN, BSN - Infection Preventionist, Rochester General Health System2-012Comparison 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 -
8-091Control of Legionella Contamination with Monochloramine Disinfection in a Large Urban Hospital Hot Water SystemSheetal Kandiah Emory University -
Mohamed H. Yassin, MD, PhD - Medical Director of Infection Control, UPMC MercyRahman Hariri, PhD - Head of Microbiology, UPMC MercyJulliet Ferrelli, MS, MT(ASCP),CIC - Infection Control Coordinator, UPMC MercyMarie Fabrizio - Infection Preventionist, UPMC MercyLorenda Porter - Infection Preventionist, UPMC MercyScott Duda, MS - Project Manager, Special Pathogens LabJanet Stout, PhD - Director Special Pathogen Lab, Laboratory and consulting service16-243Control of MRSA Colonization in a Teritiary NICUSarah Smathers Children's Hospital of Philadelphia -
Cindy L. Hoegg, RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaEileen Sherman, MS, CIC - Manager, Infection Prevention and Control, Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaLori Brittingham, RN, BSN - Registered Nurse, Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaJacquelyn R. Evans, MD, FRCP, FAAP - Medical Director, Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of PennsylvaniaSusan Coffin, MD, MPH - Hospital Epidemiologist and Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania10-146Cost 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 HOSPITAL5-060Current Epidemiology and Clinical Impact of Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli at a Tertiary Medical CenterKayoko Hayakawa Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center -
Dror Marchaim, MD - Post Doctoral Fellow Infection Control and Epidemiology, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityAshish Bhargava, MD - Fellow, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterMohan B. Palla, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterKhaled Alshabani, MD - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterUma Mahesh, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterHarish Pulluru, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterPradeep Bathina, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterPranathi Rao Sundaragiri, MBBS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityMoumita Sarkar, MD - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityHari Kakarlapudi, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterBalaji Ramasamy, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterPriyanka Nanjireddy , MBBS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State University.Shah Mohin, MBBS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityMeenakshi Dasagi, BDS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversitySatya Datla, MBBS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityVamsi Kuchipudi, MBBS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversitySwetha Reddy, MBBS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State University.Shobha Shahani, MBBS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State University.Vijaya Upputuri, MBBS - Research assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityJudy A. Moshos, MT - Epidemiology Practitioner, Detroit Medical CenterPaul R. Lephart, PhD - Associate Technical Director of Microbiology, Detroit Medical Center University LaboratoriesEmily Toth Martin, M.P.H., Ph.D. - Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesElaine Flanagan, BSN, MSA, CIC - Director Epidemiology, Detroit Medical CenterJason Pogue, PharmD - Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Detroit Medical CenterProfessor Keith Kaye, M.D., M.P.H. - Corporate Director of Infection Prevention, Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University12-183Data, Dollars, and Determination.....Christine Filippone Community Medical Center -
Lisa M. Martinez, BSN,RN,CIC - Infection Control Practitioner, Community Medical CenterKelly Zabriskie, BS,CIC - Infection Control Practitioner, Kimball Medical CenterMary Ann Wells, MPA,RN,CIC - Infection Control Practitioner, Community Medical Center12-167Decreasing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) using the BREAKTHROUGH (LEAN) MethodKathi Mullaney Metropolitan Hospital Center -
12-154Design and Implementation of a Web Application for Real-time Display of Hand Hygiene Performance DataApril VanDerSlik Bronson Methodist Hospital -
Krista Hinz - Administrative Extern, Bronson Methodist HospitalJohn Fisher - Analyst, Information Technology, Bronson Methodist HospitalMatthew Carpenter - Programmer/analyst, Information Technology, Bronson Methodist HospitalRichard A. Van Enk, Ph.D., CIC - Director, Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Bronson Methodist Hospital8-100Detection Capabilities of an ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) Based Monitoring System for Clinically Relevant Sources of ATPKathleen Baxter Hill Top Research -
Marco Bommarito, Ph.D. - Senior Research Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention DivisionJulie B. Stahl - Senior Clinical Research Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention DivisionDan J. Morse - Senior Biostatistical Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention Division10-145Determining an Effective Measure of Testing for MRSA Colonization for Timely Placement in Appropriate Isolation Precautions.Cynthia Powell CTVHCS - Temple -
5-058Developing an Emergency Department Tuberculosis Triage ScreeningErica Disharoon Shore Health System -
Cathy Weber, RN, BSN, CEN - Manager Emergency Services, Shore Health SystemChristopher Mitchell, MSN, RN, NEA-BC - Director of Emergency and Outpatient Services, Shore Health SystemGrace Gonzalez, RN, BSN - Manager Emergency Services, Shore Health SystemJo Anne Thomson, MN, RN - Director of Nursing Informatics and Practice Innovation, Shore Health SystemMarilyn Herridge, RN, MSN - Application Systems Analyst III, Shore Health SystemMary Alice Vanhoy, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NREMT-P - Manager Emergency Center, Shore Health SystemMelanie Donaway, MSN, RN, CEN - Emergency Department Educator, Shore Health System5-062Developing an ESBL ProgramSafiyya Nazarali Woodstock Hospital -
Natalie J. Goertz, BScN, CIC - Manager of Infection Prevention and Control, Woodstock HospitalKishori Naik, BSc. - Infection Control Coordinator, Woodstock Hospital8-112Developing an Infection Prevention Program as a Result of a Transition from a Level II to a Level III NICUShannon Hansen Altru Health System -
Virginia Bren, RN, MPH, CIC - Infection Control Coordinator, Altru Health SystemJames Hargreaves, DO - Infectious Diseases, Altru Health System12-152Development of a Health Care Providers Quality Improvement Team in a Small, Rural CommunityMarti Heinze Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center -
Erva Yarborough, RN, CHPN - Patient Care Coordinator, Alamogordo Home Care-Hospice15-224Development 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 -
16-237Dirty Laundry? Evaluation of Clostridium difficile Contamination in the Laundry at a Long-term Care FacilityMarguerite O'Donnell Infection Control Department, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center -
Jennifer Cadnum, BS - Research Assistant, Research Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterBrett M. Sitzlar, BS - Research Assistant, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterCurtis J. Donskey, MD - Chair, Infection Control Committee, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center2-007Disinfect 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 Hosptial8-119Education and Communication: Improving Patient Safety and Increasing Employee Knowledge in an Acute Hospital SettingLouise Hesse Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center -
2-020Effect 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 Dentistry14-201Effectiveness of a Comprehensive Hand Hygiene Program for Reduction of Infection Rates in a Long-Term Care Facility: Lessons LearnedSteven Schweon Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home -
Sarah Edmonds, MS in Biology - Clinical Scientist, GOJO Industries, Inc.Jane M. Kirk, MSN RN CIC - Clinical Manager, GOJO IndustriesProfessor Douglas Y. Rowland, Ph.D. - Consultant, D Y Rowland Associates10-143Effectiveness 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 Center8-125Embedding Hand Hygiene into a Patient Centric Communication Model: C-I-CAREAlexandra Madison Stanford Hospital & Clinics -
Debra Johnson - Infection Control Nurse, Stanford Hospital and Clinics1-002Emergence of IMP-1 Producing Escherichia coli in a Tertiary Hospital in JapanKei Kasahara Center for Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical University -
Yuko Komatsu - Postgraduate student, Center for Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical UniversityAkifumi Nakayama - Microbiologist, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Nara Medical UniversityKoji Ui - Microbiologist, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Nara Medical UniversityFumiko Mizuno - Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Nara Medical UniversityProfessor Keiichi Mikasa - Professor, Center for Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical UniversityReiko Sano - Director, Department of Clinical MicrobiologyProfessor Eiji Kita - Professor, Department of Microbiology, Nara Medical University8-095Emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae Producing KPC-Type Enzymes and Infection Control Measures for Containing Hospital SpreadPatrizia Monti Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lecco -
Fiorenza Folsi - Medical Director, A. Manzoni Hospital (Lecco, Italy)Paolo Bonfanti - Director of Infectious Diseases Unit, A. Manzoni Hospital (Lecco, Italy)Beatrice Pini - Microbiologist, A. Manzoni Hospital (Lecco, Italy)Flavia Regazzoni - Infection Control Nurse, A. Manzoni Hospital (Lecco, Italy)Cristina Tentori - Infection Control Nurse, A. Manzoni Hospital (Lecco, Italy)Francesco Luzzaro - Director of Microbiology, A. Manzoni Hospital (Lecco, Italy)15-213Engaging 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 University8-104Enhancing Infection Prevention's Role During Construction in a University Medical CenterElham Ghonim University of Mississippi Medical Center -
Rathel Nolan, MD - Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MSMichael H. Baumann, MD - Chief Quality Officer, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jacskon, MS6-064Environmental 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 Medicine16-245Epidemiology of Infections in a Pediatric Oncology Service in Guatemala Mario Melgar Unidad Nacional de Oncología Pediátrica, Guatemala City, Guatemala; -
Nancy Gatica - Infectious Diseases Fellow, Hospital Roosevelt, Guatemala City, Guatemala.Marylin Ramirez - Preventionist, Unidad Nacional de Oncología Pediátrica, Guatemala City, Guatemala;Federico Antillon-Klussmann, MD - Director of Medicine, Unidad Nacional de Oncología Pediátrica, Guatemala City, GuatemalaDon 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 HospitalMiguela Caniza, MD - Director of Infectious Diseases-International Outreach Division, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital13-196Epidemiology of Nosocomial Infections in Selected Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Children Hospital No1, South VietnamNGUYEN HA Children Hospital No1 -
1-003Escalation and De-Escalation Plan for Carbapenem-Resistant Gram Negative Organisms in Critical CareMary Cole Grady Health System -
N. Nair - MPH, Grady Health SystemJ. Cook - RN, MSN, Grady Health SystemM. VanDyke - RN, MA, Grady Health SystemS. Cagle - MT, Grady Health SystemR. Robinson - Grady Health SystemZ. Robinson - RN,CIC, Grady Health SystemSM Ray - MD, Grady Health System12-169Evaluating Primary Outcomes of W.H.O Surgical Safety Checklist 2009 Application in an Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of VietnamHANG DO Vietnam National OB-GYN hospital -
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 Medicine16-239Examining Processes for Identifying Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections and Variation in a Large Acute Care FacilityMichele Carra Mercy Medical Center -
Jan M. Tippett, MSc., CIC, MT ASCP (M) - Director of Infection Prevention, Mercy Medical CenterDaniel H. Gervich, M.D., FSHEA - Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology, Mercy Medical Center8-081Expanding the Clostridium difficile Infection Prevention Bundle to Include Patient Hand HygieneJody Feigel UPMC Health System - Shadyside Hospital -
Marian Pokrywka - Infection Preventionist, UPMC Health System Children's HospitalBarbara Douglas - Infection Preventionist, UPMC Health System - Shadyside HospitalAmelia Hensler - Infection Preventionist, UPMC Health System Shadyside HospitalSusan Grossberger - Infection Preventionist, UPMC Health System Mercy Hospital10-144Financial Implications of VRE Screening Intensive Care UnitsChristopher Hollenbeak Penn State College of Medicine -
Nathan A. Ledeboer, PhD - Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisonsin8-092First Do No Harm - Efficacy of Influenza Vaccine Mandate or Mask Mandate for the Healthcare WorkerLinda Faris Summa Western Reserve Hospital -
Patricia Wells, RN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Summa Akron City and St. Thomas HospitalsVirginia Abell, RN, BA, CIC - Director, Infection Control and Clinical Safety, Summa Akron City and St. Thomas HospitalsNancy Reynolds, RN, BSN, CIC - Regional Director Infection Prevention and Control Summa Barberton Hospital Summa Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Nurse Manager Clinic/Wound Care Summa Barberton Hospital, Summa Health SystemTherese Sheffer, RN, BSN, MBA, CIC - Infection Preventionist Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, Summa Health SystemJoan Seidel, MA,RN, BSN - Infection Preventionist, Summa Robinson Memorial Hospital15-210Food 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 Center8-102From Good to Great with Strategic PlanningBeverly Gray VA North Texas Health Care System -
13-197Gender 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 UFMG8-082Hand Hygiene Opportunities in Pediatric Extended Care FacilitiesAmanda Buet Columbia University School of Nursing -
Bevin Cohen, MPH - Project Coordinator, Columbia University School of NursingMelissa Marine, BS - Project Coordinator, Columbia University School of NursingFiona Scully - Summer Research Assistant, Columbia University School of NursingPaul Alper, BA - Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Deb Worldwide Healthcare Inc.Edwin Simpser, MD - Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Medical Officer of St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children, St. Mary's Healthcare System for ChildrenLisa Saiman, MD MPH - Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Hospital Epidemiologist of Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Department of PediatricsElaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC - Associate Dean for Research, Columbia University School of Nursing8-097Hand Hygiene Rates for Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Facilities: One Hospital's Journey Through the National Goal and BenchmarksCarol Vinci Magee Rehabilitation Hospital -
Jessica Bunson, MT(ASCP), MS, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Magee Rehabilitation HospitalJohn Govednik, MS - Program Manager, McGuckin Methods InternationalMaryanne McGuckin, Dr. ScEd, MT (ASCP) - President; Senior Fellow, McGuckin Methods International; Jefferson School of Population Health,Thomas Jefferson University8-094Hand Hygiene: There's an APP for That?Elham Ghonim University of Mississippi Medical Center -
Rathel Nolan, MD - Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MSMichael H. Baumann, MD - Chief Quality Officer, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jacskon, MS16-228Healthcare Associated Legionellosis Prevention Within a Large Acute Care CenterJacqueline Butler Sentara Healthcare -
Edward C. Oldfield, MD - EVMS Professor & Director Infectious Disease, Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolRachel Anazia, BS - Eastern Virginia Medical School7-073Healthcare 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.8-121Hospital Hand Hygiene Compliance Improves with Increased Monitoring and Immediate FeedbackJudith (Judy) Walker Mercy Hospital Springfield -
William Sistrunk MD FACP - Medical Director Infection Prevention, Mercy Hospital Springfield MOMary Ann Higginbotham BSN CIC - Infection Preventionist, Mercy Hospital Springfield MOKristi Burks RN - Infection Preventionist, Mercy Hospital Springfield MOLinda Halford BSN CIC - Infection Preventionist, Mercy Hospital Springfield MOLinda Goddard BS - Infection Preventionist, Mercy Hospital Springfield MOPhillip J Finley, PhD - Mercy Medical Research Institute, Division of Trauma and Burn Research, Mercy Hospital Springfield MOLindsay Bellm - Master of Public Health Program- Student, Missouri State University, Springfield MOJamie Shank - Master of Public Health Program- Student, Missouri State University, Springfield MOVickie Sanchez, EdD, MPH, CHES - Faculty , Missouri State University, Springfield MO2-018Hydrogen 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, FL12-161Impact of a Hospital Wide Policy on Clostridium difficile Testing Using Cepheid System®Elise Kumar Barnabas Health -
Kristin G. Fless, MD - Physician, Barnabas HealthEileeen Yaney, MS, CIC - Director of Infection Control, Barnabas HealthMikhail Litinski, MD - Physician, Barnabas HealthFariborz Rezai, MD - Physician, Barnabas HealthPaul Yodice, MD - Director of Critical Care, Barnabas HealthEllen Cianci, MT (ASCP), MS. - Director of Microbiology, Barnabas HealthLauren Grimes, B.S, CCRN - Critical Care Nurse Manager, Barnabas Health8-123Impact of a Rapid Cycle Hand Hygiene Initiative in a Pediatric Emergency DepartmentAndrea Kiernan St. Christopher's Hospital for Children -
Patricia Hennessey, RN, BSN, MSN, CIC - Manager, Infection Prevention, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children6-063Impact 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 Medicine16-241Implementing an Active Surveillance Program with Multi-Site Swabbing for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Community HospitalAngela Dickson PeaceHealth, St John Medical Center -
8-118Implementing Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policy for Health Care Workers at a Long Term Acute Care FacilityTeena Chopra Detroit Medical Center and Kindred Hospital Detroit -
Olufemi Jegede - Epidemiology/Infection Preventionist, Kindred Hospital DetroitAndrew Escamilla - Chief Executive Officer, Kindred Hospital DetroitFelecia James, RN - Special Procedure Nurse, Kindred HospitalMary Patton, RN - Infection Preventionist, Kindred HospitalKeith Kaye MD, MPH - Corporate Director of Infection Prevention, Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobia Stewardship at Detroit Medical Center. He is a Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of MedicineTeena Chopra MD, MPH - Director of Infection Prevention, Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobia Stewardship at Kindred Hospital Detroit, MI. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine12-168Improving Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Neonatal ICU with Computer Decision SupportYu-hui Ferng Columbia University -
Stanley Hum - Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics , Columbia University; Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-PresbyterianYu-hui Ferng, MPA - Project Manager, Columbia University School of NursingPatricia DeLaMora, MD - Assistant Attending Pediatrician; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical Center; NewYork-PresbyterianSameer Patel, MD, MPH - Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Columbia University; Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-PresbyterianJennifer Duchon, MDCM, MPH - Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics; Attending Neonatologist, Columbia University; Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-PresbyterianKenrick Cato, RN - Programmer, Columbia University School of NursingElaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC - Associate Dean for Research, Columbia University School of NursingLisa Saiman, MD MPH - Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Hospital Epidemiologist of Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Department of Pediatrics15-208Improving Hand Hygiene Practice through Utilization of Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring and Feedback TechnologyCandie Northey Andalusia Regional Hospital - Lifepoint Hospitals -
12-157Improving the Management of Orthopedic Surgical Patients with Indwelling Urinary Catheters Using a Systematic Evidence Based ApproachEileen Finerty Hospital for Special Surgery -
Helen Renck, MS, RN - Director of Standards and Accreditation, Hospital for Special SurgeryPatricia Griffin, MS, RN, CPHQ - Director of Quality Management, Hospital for Special SurgeryMary McDermott, MS, RN - Assistant Vice President; Nursing, Hospital for Special SurgeryAnne Lo Basso - Ass't Vice President, Hospital for Special Surgery13-194Improving 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 Hospital16-230In situ Detection of Residual Protein Contamination on Surgical Instruments for On-the-spot Monitoring of Decontamination.Helen Baxter University of Edinburgh -
Dr Anita C Jones - Reader in Physical Chemistry, University of EdinburghProfessor Robert L Baxter - Professor of Chemical Biology, University of Edinburgh4-040Incidence 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 Hospital5-059Incidence of Klebsiella pneumoniae Carbapenemase (KPC)-producing Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections in a Teaching Hospital in SouthEastFarah Bahrani-Mougeot Carolinas Medical Center -
Wendy Strader - Infection Preventionist, Carolinas Medical CenterJean-Luc Mougeot - Senior Research Scientist / Chair Institutional Biosafety Committee, Carolinas Medical CenterRoger Lovell - Chairman, Infection Control Committee, Clinical Professor, Carolinas Medical Center8-089Increasing Hand Hygiene Compliance by Changing the CultureMaria Vacca Pennsylvania Hospital -
Sherelyn Riddick - Infection Prevention, Pennsylvania HospitalDebra Runyan M.T., C.I.C. - Director Infection Prevention, Pennsylvania HospitalClaire Stango R.N., C.I.C. - Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania HospitalIda Macri B.S.N., R.N., C.I.C. - Infection Preventionist, Pennsylvania HospitalJohn Stern M.D. - Infectious Disease, Pennsylvania Hospital15-206Increasing Nurses' Hand Hygiene Adherence in Acute Care SettingsTrudy Howard University of Minnesota -
8-120Infection Control Liaisons: Weapons Against Hospital Acquired InfectionsSaungi McCalla White Plains Hospital -
Gen. White Plains Hospital Infection Control Liaison Team - Hospital, White Plains Hospital6-066Infection 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 Hospital8-128Infection Prevention and Control Program in a Public Pediatric Hospital in Argentina: Opportunities for ImprovementCarlos Daniel Acevedo Hospital Humberto Notti -
Hector Jose Abate, MD - Chief of Infectious Diseases, HospitalAna M. Rosaenz, MD - Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Hospital Humberto NottiAndrea Falaschi, MD - Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Hospital Humberto NottiPablo Melonari, MD - Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, Hospital Humberto NottiLiliana Rosaenz, MD - Bacteriology, Hospital Humberto NottiElsie L. Gerhardt, M.A., MPH candidate - Administrative Specialist, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, University of MemphisDon 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 HospitalMiguela Caniza, MD - Director of Infectious Diseases-International Outreach Division, St. Jude Children's Research 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 -
12-164Infection Prevention Component of Process Improvement Project to Reduce Regulated Medical WasteChristy Wisdom Arkansas Children's Hospital -
Joe Knight - Environmental Management Coordinator, Arkansas Children's HospitalJennifer Emerson, RN - RN III, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Arkansas Children's HospitalCatherine Waters, BSN, RN - Chief Quality Officer, Improvement U, Arkansas Children's HospitalKurtis Kuykendall, MBA - Director Process Improvement, Arkansas Children's HospitalAaron Lindberg - Director of Environmental Services, Arkansas Children's HospitalCraig Gilliam, BSMT, CIC - Director of Quality Development Infection Prevention & Control, Arkansas Children's Hospital2-013Influence 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 Children8-093Intervention to Reduce Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections in Adult Critical Care HospitalElham Ghonim University of Mississippi Medical Center -
Rathel Nolan, MD - Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MSMichael H. Baumann, MD - Chief Quality Officer, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jacskon, MS8-126Interventions to Improve Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit of a Pediatric Hospital in NicaraguaMaria Mercedes Somarriba Hospital Infantil Manuel de Jesús Rivera -
Lt. Maria N. Aguilar - Nurse Infection control, Hospital Infantil Manuel de Jesus Rivera - NicaraguaMiriam Chamorro - Intensivist Pediatrician, Hospital Infantil Manuel de Jesus RiveraGrania I. Obando - Intensivist Pediatrician, Hospital Infantil Manuel de Jesus RiveraSergio Lopez - Medical Microbiologist, USAID-HCI4-033Is 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, Inc16-242Is It Necessary to Determine Skin Closure Status for All Operative Procedures Prior to Entering SSI Denominator Data into NHSN?Catherine Statz University of Minneaota -
James Glover, BS - Administrative Specialist, University of MinnestoaChristine Hendrickson, RN, CIC, CWCN - Director Infection Prevention, University of Minnesota Medical CenterGreg J. Beilman, M.D. - Director, Surgical Critical Care, University of Minnesota Medical Center7-075Isolation 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 Plano12-163It's Contagious! CLABSI Prevention Is SpreadingJackie Smith Vanderbilt University Medical Center -
Tanya Boswell, MSN, RN - Infection Control Consultant, Vanderbilt University Medical Center15-225It'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 -
12-184Lessons Learned from 5-yrs of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Real-Time Event ReviewsNancy Hutchinson Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center -
Derek Wheeler, MD - Associate Professor, University of CIncinnati College of MedicineMaryJo Giaccone - RN, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterBeverly Connelly, MD - Director of the Infection Control Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center1-000Living with ESBL - a qualitative studySusanne Wiklund Department of Infection Control and Hospital Hygiene, Stockholm County Council, Sweden -
Susanne Wiklund - Infection Control Nurse, Master of Public Health, Department of Infection Control and Hospital Hygiene, Stockholm County Council, SwedenUlrika HallbergGunnar Kahlmeter3-025Maintaining 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 Center12-159Making It Personal: Utilization of an Electronic Personal Hand Hygiene System to Increase Hand HygieneBonnie Schleder Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital -
John T. Brown, RN - Registered Staff Nurse, Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalPatricia Moore, RN - Registered Nurse, Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalJohn J. Vesely Jr., RN, TNCC - RN, Patient Care Leader, Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalCharisma R . Trinidad, RN, BSN, CCRN - Patient Care Leader, Registered Nurse, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital8-084Managing Clostridium difficile Using a Bundled ApproachKaren Trimberger Memorial Medical Center -
Marcy McGinnis, RN, BSN, CNOR - Infection Preventionist, Memorial Medical Center5-061Measles Outbreak Management at a Minnesota Children's Hospital in 2011Julie LeBlanc Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MN -
Patricia Stinchfield, MS, RN, CPNP - Director of Infectious Disease/ Immunoloy and Infection Prevention and Control, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MN12-156Measurement and Analysis of Foot Traffic in a University Hospital Operating RoomJulia Jackson Univeristy of Michigan Health System -
Lisa K.. Sturm, MPH, CIC - Supervisor, Infection Control and Epidemiology, University of Michigan Health SystemJulia Jackson, CST, MEd, FAST - Infection Preventionist, University of Michigan Health SystemShawn Murphy, RN, MSN - Director, Surgical Services and Associate Hospital Admistrator, University of Michigan Health SystemCarol Chenoweth, MD - Hospital Epidemiologist, Infectious Disease Physician, University of Michigan Health System6-071Measuring 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.8-101Monitoring the Cleaning of Surgical Instruments with an ATP Detection SystemDavid Jagrosse Middlesex Hospital 28 Crescent Street Middletown CT 06457 -
Marco Bommarito, Ph.D. - Senior Research Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention DivisionJulie B. Stahl - Senior Clinical Research Specialist, 3M Infection Prevention Division9-130MRSA Outbreak in the Neonatal Intensive Care UnitSuzanne Rutledge Presbyterian Hospital - Charlotte, Novant Health -
16-231Multicenter Study of Hand Carriage of Potential Pathogens by Neonatal ICU ProvidersYu-hui Ferng Columbia University School of Nursing -
Sarah Clock, PhD - Project Coordinator & Laboratory Supervisor, Columbia University Medical CenterJennifer Wong-McLoughlin, RN - Research Nurse, Columbia University School of NursingPatricia DeLaMora, MD - Assistant Attending Pediatrician; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical Center; NewYork-PresbyterianJeffrey Perlman, MB, ChB - Professor of Pediatrics; Director of the Divison of Newborn Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical CenterKelly Gray, RN - Neonatal Clinical Research Coordinator, Christiana Care Health SystemDavid Paul, MD - Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Attending Neonatologist, Christiana Care Health System; Thomas Jefferson University School of MedicinePriya Prasad, MPH - Research Associate, The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaLauren Miller, BA - Research Assistant, The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaJulie Fierro, BA - Research Technician, The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaTheoklis Zaoutis, MD, MSCE - Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology; Associate Chief, The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaSetareh Tabibi, BA - Laboratory Technician, Columbia UniversityLuis Alba, BS - Data Manager, Columbia UniversitySusan Whittier, PhD, ABMM - Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology; Associate Director, Clinical Microbiology Service, Columbia University; NewYork-PresbyterianElaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC - Associate Dean for Research, Columbia University School of NursingLisa Saiman, MD MPH - Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Hospital Epidemiologist of Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Department of Pediatrics4-036Multifaceted 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 -
9-132Norovirus Outbreak in a Long Term Care FacilityLes Chock Kaiser Permanente Medical Center -
16-233Nurse Jackson- A Positive Deviance Success StoryTricia Hutton Member of CHICA -
Jackie Nugent - IPAC, Trillium Health Centre4-046Our 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 - RN9-136Outbreak Investigation at a Dialysis Center Associated with a Multi-use Dialyzer with Removable Headers and O-rings, Los Angeles CountyL`Tanya English2 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health -
Patricia Marquez, MPH - Epidemiologist, County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public HealthDawn Terashita, MD - Medical Epidemiologist, County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public HealthKelsey Oyong, MPH - CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellow, County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public HealthHector Rivas, BS - Public Health Microbiology Supervisor, County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public HealthSheena Chu, MS - Public Health Microbiology Supervisor, County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public HealthEszter Deak, PhD, MPH - Mycotics Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDavid Dassey, MD, MPH - Deputy Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control, County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public HealthLaurene Mascola, MD, MPH - Chief, Acute Communicable Disease Control, County of Los Angeles Dept. of Public Health9-129Outbreak Management of Norovirus in a Pediatric Behavioral Health SettingKelly West Children's Hospital Colorado -
Samuel R.. Dominguez, MD, PhD - Assistant Professor and Hospital Microbial Epidemiologist, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital ColoradoAndrea LeClaire - MSHA, BS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Program Director- Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Sciences9-134Outbreak of Enterococcus faecium with Low-level Resistance to Vancomycin in JapanYukihiro Yamaguchi Kenwakai Otemachi Hospital, KRICT -
Yukiko Moronaga - Infection Control Nurse, Kenwakai Otemachi Hospital, KRICTChie Nagahara - Chief of Microbiology, Kenwakai Otemachi Hospital, KRICT13-191Outpatient 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 Center2-017Partnering 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 Children8-105Personal and Household Hygiene, Microbial Contamination, and Health Status in Undergraduate Residence Halls in New York CityKatharine Haxall Columbia University School of Nursing -
Bevin Cohen, MPH - Project Coordinator, Columbia University School of NursingBenjamin A. Miko, MD - Fellow, Division of Infectious Diseases, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia UniversityLaurie Conway, RN, MS, CIC - Doctoral Student, Columbia University School of NursingNicole Kelly - Research Assistant, Columbia University School of NursingDianne Stare, MPH - Research Assistant, Columbia University School of NursingChristina Tropiano - Research Assistant, Columbia University School of NursingAllan Gilman, MS, M(ASCP), M(NCA) - Assistant Professor, Bronx Community CollegeSamuel Seward Jr., MD - Assistant Vice President of Health Services, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia UniversityElaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, CIC - Associate Dean for Research, Columbia University School of Nursing14-205Possible 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 Center4-052Prevention 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 Jeddah12-153Process Improvement: Facility wide Reduction in Hospital-Associated Infections Utilizing CHG for Oral Care and Preoperative PreparationBJ Helton Covenant HealthCare -
2-016Quantitative 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 Inc12-172Quantitative Evaluation of Environmental Surface Cleanliness in Pediatrics Intensive Care UnitYuxin Ma Fuwai Heart Hospital & Cardiovascular Institute -
13-195Race 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 Nursing12-171Reaching Zero Central Line Associated Infections by Improving Compliance to Aseptic TechniqueDonna Matocha Rush-Copley Medical Center -
Maria Montero, MT(ASCP)SM, MPH, CIC - Manager, Infection Prevention, Rush Copley Medical Center12-185Real-Time Event Reviews: A Useful Tool for the Prompt Identification of System FailuresNancy Hutchinson Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center -
Mary Lou Sorter, RN, CIC - Senior Infection Control Practitioner, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterChristine Voegele, RN - Quality Outcomes Manager - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterBeth Haberman, MD - Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterBeverly Connelly, MD - Director of the Infection Control Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center12-176Reducing Blood Culture Contamination in the Emergency DepartmentMarie Hodgins Harlingen Medical Center -
Deborah L. Meeks, RN, MSN, CCRN - Director, Emergency Department, Harlingen Medical Center4-032Reducing 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 Center12-162Reducing Transmission of Multi-drug Resistant Organisms in Procedural AreasJanet Curtin OhioHealth, Riverside Methodist Hospital -
Marcia L. Waibel, MT(ASCP), MBA, CIC - Infection Prevention Practitioner, Riverside Methodist Hospital4-030Reducing 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 Peninsula8-111Re-engineering Hand Hygiene Surveillance: Shifting the Focus, Sharing the ResponsibilityOlga Guzman Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center -
Melody S. Kulsic, MSN, PHN, RN - Project Manager III, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical CenterJeanine E. Martin, RN - Infection Control Preventionist, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical CenterArmando De Amaya, RN, BSN, PHN - Infection Control Preventionist, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical CenterMaria T. Canola, RN, MSN, MPH, CIC - Director of Infection Control, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical CenterJea H. Lee, MD - Chair of Infection Control and Infectious Disease, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center13-188Relationship 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 Hospital8-096Repeated Intervention Programmes to Reduce VAP Rates and Focus on Effective Components of the Prevention Bundle in an Indian ICUNamita Jaggi NA -
Pushpa Sissodia - Executive Microbiologist, Artemis Health Institute9-135Reported Endoscope Reprocessing Breaches, Minnesota, 2010-2011Jane Harper Minnesota Department of Health -
Aaron DeVries, M.D., M.P.H. - Medical Director, Minnesota Department of HealthRichard Danila, Ph.D., M.P.H. - Deputy State Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of HealthLindsey Lesher, M.P.H. - Epidemiologist, Sr. , Minnesota Department of Health8-127Reporting Capabilities and Data Extrapolation Using an Electronic Hand Hygiene System Versus the Traditional Covert/Secret Shopper Visual Observation MethodJill Goetzinger Miami Children's -
Deise Granado-Villar, MD - Chief Medical Officer, Miami Children's Hospital12-151Reproducibility of Results in Decreasing Healthcare-Associated Infections with the Use of Electronic Hand Hygiene Surveillance TechnologySusan Blumstein Shelby Baptist Medical Center -
8-114Resistant Organisms: An Innovative Approach to Preventing Healthcare TransmissionMichelle Mace Catawba Valley Medical Center -
Alisa Leonard, MHA, RN, CIC - Infection Prevention Coordinator, Catawba Valley Medical CenterDanielle Thurman, BSN, RN, CPEN - Patient Care Coordinator, Catawba Valley Medical Center15-211Results 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 Inspections1-004Risk Factors for the Isolation of Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis from Wound Site: A Case-case Control AnalysisMohan Palla Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center -
Kayoko Hayakawa, MD, PhD - Fellow, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterDror Marchaim, MD - Post Doctoral Fellow Infection Control and Epidemiology, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityUma Mahesh, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterHarish Pulluru, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterKyeong Pyo Lee, MD - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterSrinivasa Kamatam, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterManit Singla, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterMayan Ajamoughli, MD - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterPradeep Bathina, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterKhaled Alshabani, MD - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterAditya Govindavarjhulla, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterAshwini Mallad, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterKevin Ho, BA - Medical student, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterDeepika Reddy Abbadi, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterDeepti Chowdary, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterHari Kakarlapudi, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterHarish Guddati, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterManoj Das, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterNaveen Kannekanti, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterBalaji Ramasamy, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterAmber Khan, MD - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityPraveen Vemuri, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityRajiv Doddamani, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityVenkat Ram Rakesh Mundra, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityRaviteja Reddy Guddeti, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityRohan Policherla - Medical Student, Wayne State University, School of MedicineSarika Bai, MBBS, MD - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversitySharan Lohithaswa, MD - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityShiva Prasad Shashidharan, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversitySowmya Chidurala, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversitySreelatha Diviti, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityDipenkumar Patel, MBBS - Research Assistant, Detroit Medical CenterGayathri Vadlamudi - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityTarek Obeid - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityJason Pogue, PharmD - Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Detroit Medical CenterPaul R. Lephart, PhD - Associate Technical Director of Microbiology, Detroit Medical Center University LaboratoriesEmily Toth Martin, M.P.H., Ph.D. - Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesProfessor Michael J. Rybak, PharmD, MPH - Associate Dean for Research, Professor of Pharmacy and Medicine Director, The Anti-Infective Research Laboratory, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health ScienceElaine Flanagan, BSN, MSA, CIC - Director Epidemiology, Detroit Medical CenterProfessor Keith Kaye, M.D., M.P.H. - Corporate Director of Infection Prevention, Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University1-001Risk Factors for Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis bacteremia: A Case-case-Control StudyKayoko Hayakawa Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center -
Dror Marchaim, MD - Post Doctoral Fellow Infection Control and Epidemiology, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityMohan B. Palla, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterUma Mahesh, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterHarish Pulluru, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterKyeong Pyo Lee, MD - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterSrinivasa Kamatam, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterManit Singla, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterMayan Ajamoughli, MD - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterPradeep Bathina, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterKhaled Alshabani, MD - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterAditya Govindavarjhulla, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterAshwini Mallad, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterKevin Ho, BA - Medical student, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterDeepika Reddy Abbadi, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterDeepti Chowdary, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterHari Kakarlapudi, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterHarish Guddati, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterManoj Das, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterNaveen Kannekanti, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterBalaji Ramasamy, MBBS - Research Assistant, Wayne State University, Detroit Medical CenterAmber Khan, MD - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityPraveen Vemuri, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityRajiv Doddamani, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityVenkat Ram Rakesh Mundra, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityRaviteja Reddy Guddeti, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityRohan Policherla - Medical Student, Wayne State University, School of MedicineSarika Bai, MBBS, MD - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversitySharan Lohithaswa, MD - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityShiva Prasad Shashidharan, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversitySowmya Chidurala, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversitySreelatha Diviti, MBBS - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityDipenkumar Patel, MBBS - Research Assistant, Detroit Medical CenterGayathri Vadlamudi - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityTarek Obeid - Research Assistant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Wayne State UniversityJason Pogue, PharmD - Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Detroit Medical CenterPaul R. Lephart, PhD - Associate Technical Director of Microbiology, Detroit Medical Center University LaboratoriesEmily Toth Martin, M.P.H., Ph.D. - Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Wayne State University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesElaine Flanagan, BSN, MSA, CIC - Director Epidemiology, Detroit Medical CenterProfessor Michael J. Rybak, PharmD, MPH - Associate Dean for Research, Professor of Pharmacy and Medicine Director, The Anti-Infective Research Laboratory, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health ScienceProfessor Keith Kaye, M.D., M.P.H. - Corporate Director of Infection Prevention, Hospital Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University1-006Risk Factors to Acquire Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) Infection in Pediatric PatientsEnid Nava Ruiz Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico Gomez -
8-079Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Compliance and Intent to Be Vaccinated Among Emergency Medical Services PersonnelTerri 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 Health14-198Seasonal 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 Dallas12-175Standardizing Environmental Cleaning Procedures and Measurement Across a 12-hospital SystemEllen Trovillion BJC HealthCare -
Jill M. Skyles, RN, BSN, MBA - Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters HospitalDiane Hopkins-Broyles, RN, MSN - Manager, Infection Prevention, BJC HealthCareEmily L. Ostmann, MPH - Performance Research Analyst, BJC HealthCareAaron D. Rogers, MA - Project Manager, BJC HealthCareHilary Babcock, MD, MPH - Assistant Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division, Medical Director Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Consortium, Med. Director Occupational Health, Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Childrens' HospitalKeith F. Woeltje, MD, PhD - Director, Clinical Advisory Group, BJC Center for Clinical Excellence, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis15-217State 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 Prevention16-227Streamlined Emergency Department Post-Discharge Surveillance Reduces RehospitalizationsLisa Pope Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital -
14-203Strengthening 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 Quality8-078Success in Preventing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections- What Works?Michelle Mace Catawba Valley Medical Center -
Starr-Nell Bowman, BS, MBA - Risk Management Analyst, Catawba Valley Medical CenterJoelle Calloway - Resource Coordinator, Catawba Valley Medical CenterCarla Macijewski - Clinical Development Coordinator, Catawba Valley Medical Center8-113Successful Implementation of a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Program Across a 12 Hospital System Donna Currie Advocate Health Care -
James Malow, MD, FIDSA - Chairman Internal Medicine, Chairman Infection Prevention Committee, Medical Director Advocate Healthcare Infection Prevention Team, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center12-179Successful Nurse-driven Improvement Team Raises Postpartum Tdap Rates and Surpasses Target GoalTamara Persing Geisinger Health System -
Holly Barbella, RN, MSN, MBA, CIC - Operations Manager, WHSL, Geisinger Health SystemKimberly Cawley Rohrer, RNC-OB - Administrative Team Coordinator, Geisinger Health SystemMegan West King, MSN, RN - Coordinator, Perinatal Education, Geisinger Health SystemLeslie Laam, MS - Quality & Operations Auditor, Geisinger Health SystemJami Marks, RN, BSN - Operations Manager, Inpatient Women's Health, Geisinger Health SystemRuth Nolan, RN, PhD.c - Vice President Women's Health Service Line, Geisinger Health SystemRuth Nolan, RN, PhD.c - Vice President Women's Health Service Line, Geisinger Health SystemAndrea Wary, RN, M.Ed - Director of Urology Operations, Geisinger Health SystemStephanie Wohrach, RNC-OB, CBC, CCE, CLSS - Clinic Nurse Supervisor Women's Health, Geisinger Health System8-090Survey of Literature, Patient Advisory Councils, and 440 Members Leads to New Flu Campaign and Increased Flu Vaccination RatesGale Ivie Kaiser Permanente -
Enid K. Eck, RN, MPH - Regional Director, Infection Prevention and Control, Kaiser Permanente, Southern California16-232Survey to Determine Compliance with Center for Disease Control Recommendation for Vaccination of AdolescentsChristine Kettunen Ashtabula County Health Department -
Rebecca Robinson, RN - Public Health Nurse, Ashtabula County Health DepartmentKatie McIntrye, RN - Public Health Nurse, Ashtabula County Health DepartmentCindy Anderson, BSN, RN - School Nurse, Geneva Area City Schools14-204Sustained 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 Center8-099Taxonomical Risk AssessmentJackie McFarlin VA North Texas Health Care System -
9-139The C. diff Cycle: The Necessity of Going Beyond the BasicsKim Stanley California Pacific Medical Center -
Peter Kolonoski - Infection Control Coordinator, California Pacific Medical CenterKaren Anderson - Infection Control Manager, California Pacific Medical Center1-005The Cephalosporin Use in the Penicillin Allergic PatientPeggy Prinz Luebbert Healthcare Interventions -
Chris Vollmuth - Pharmacist, Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital12-166The Development of a Process Improvement Tool: The SWAT Approach to Surgical Site Infection AnalysisAmy Dziewior Vanderbilt University Medical Center -
Lorrie G. Ingram, BSN, RN, CIC - Infection Control and Prevention Consultant, Vanderbilt University 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 Hospital8-115The Dynamics of a Hand Hygiene Program in a Pediatric Oncology Service in El Salvador: Success Factors and Lessons LearnedElsie Gerhardt St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, University of Memphis -
Roberto Vasquez, MD - Director Oncology Service, Hospital Nacional de Ninos Benjamin BloomSoad Fuentes, MD - Director - Centro Medico Ayudame a Vivir - Fundacion Rafael Meza Ayau - outpatient clinic, Hopspital Nacional de Ninos Benjamin BloomGabriela Maron, MD - Staff, Hospital Nacional de Ninos Benjamin BloomDinora Barrera, nurse - Head nurse of the inpatient area of Hospital Nacional de Ninos Benjamin Bloom - El Salvador, Hospital Nacional de Ninos Benjamin Bloom - El SalvadorMiriam Gonzalez, MD - Student, University of MemphisDon Guimera, BSN, RN, CIC, CCRP - International Epidemiology Coordinator, St. Jude Childrens Research HospitalMiriam De Lourdes. Duenas - Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department, Infection Control, Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Magister in Infection ControlMario Gamero, MD - Director Infectious Diseases Hospital Nacional de Ninos Benjamin Bloom, Hospital Nacional de Ninos Benjamin Bloom - San Salvador, El SalvadorKyle M. Johnson, PhD, CCRP - Clinical Research Associate II, St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMiguela Caniza, MD - Director of Infectious Diseases-International Outreach Division, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital5-057The Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing on MRSA/VRE Acquisition Rates in Medical ICU PatientsCarla Hannon Hospital of Saint Raphael -
Diane G. Dumigan, RN, BSN, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Hospital of Saint RaphaelCynthia A. Kohan, MT, MS, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Hospital of Saint RaphaelJoAnn Sica, BS - Six Sigma Black Belt and Senior Decision Support Analyst, Hospital of Saint RaphaelJacqueline F. Nadeau, M(ASCP) - Manager of the Microbiology, Serology and Molecular sections of the Clinical Laboratory, Hospital of Saint RaphaelJohn Boyce, MD - Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Hospital Epidemiologist, Hospital of Saint Raphael12-158The Impact of Improperly Collected Urine Cultures on Patient Treatment in the Emergency DepartmentKathleen Francis Paoli Hospital / Main Line Health -
Kathleen M. Lucente, RN, MT, CIC - Infection Preventionist, Paoli Hospital, Main Line HealthClaudia Gross - Student, Paoli HospitalYoung Kim MD - Chair Infection Prevention Committee, Paoli Hospital16-244The Impact of Using Chlorhexadine Gluconate Products in the Adult Critical Care SettingAudrey Adams Montefiore Medical Center -
Sheron Wilson, RN, MPH, CIC - Infection Prevention Nurse, Montefiore Medical CenterMelba Garcia, RN, MA - Administrative Nurse Manager, Montefiore Medical Center16-240The Incidence of Coccidioidomycosis In San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaJeannette Tosh Twin Cities Community Hospital / Tenet Corporation -
Ann E. McDowell - MPH, Epidemiologist, San Luis Obispo Public Health Department2-022The 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 Laboratories8-124The Quest to Reach Zero Central Line-Associated Bloodstream InfectionsAdriene Thornton Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota -
Melanie Kuelbs, RN - Registered Nurse, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MinnesotaErin E. Zielinski, CCRP - Clinical Research Associate, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MinnesotaMeixia Liu, MS - Health Services Research Specialist, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MinnesotaStephen Kurachek, MD - Intensivist, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota10-141The 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 -
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Kelli Bachman RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterChasity Daugherty RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterHolly Hovan RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterMichelle Stewart RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterDyanne Thomas RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing Service , Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterCurtis J. Donskey, MD - Chair, Infection Control Committee, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center12-155Three Interventions=Zero InfectionsCharlene Stewart Asante Health System -
Debbie Hurst, RN, BSN - Infection Prevention & Control Program Manager, Rogue Valley Medical Center4-042Total 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 -
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Tony Harris, STNA - Nursing Assistant, Nursing Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterTerancita Horn, RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterBlondelle Midamba, MS, RD, LD - Dietitian, Medical Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterVickie Primes, DTR - Dietary Tech, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterRosalyn Shuler, NP - Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterNancy Sullivan, RN , MSN - Registered Nurse, Nursing Service,, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterTrina Zabarsky, RN, MSN, CIC - Infection Control Practitioner, Nursing Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical CenterCurtis J. Donskey, MD - Chair, Infection Control Committee, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
