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Project Firstline's 2022 Infection Prevention Training Conference for Infection Preventionists (IPs) was held April 27-28.
The conference offered nursing and general CEUs. Day 1 offered 6 CEUs and Day 2 offered 3 CEUs. Certificates were provided after evaluations were completed and attendance verified.
April, 27, 2022 - Conference Session Schedule
| Time | Session | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome/Announcements | Connie Steed MSN, RN,CIC, FAPIC | |
| 1 | 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | The Basics: Hand Hygiene, Standard and Transmission Based Precautions | |
| 2 | 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Vaccines: Why They Matter - (VIDEO) | Jonathan Knoche, MD, MPH, MSt |
| 10:45 AM – 11 AM | BREAK | ||
| 3 | 11 AM – 12 PM | Superbugs and How to Prevent Their Spread - (VIDEO) | Cal Ham, MD, MPH |
| 12 PM – 1 PM | LUNCH | ||
| 4 | 1 PM – 2 PM | Effective cleaning and disinfection: are you addressing the risks? - (VIDEO) | Jim Gauthier, MLT, CIC |
| 5 | 2 PM– 3 PM | Outbreak Management | Teresa Fox, MT (ACSP), M.ED. BS, CIC |
| 3 PM – 3:15 PM | BREAK | ||
| 6 | 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Surveillance Options for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) Using NHSN Outpatient Procedure Component (concurrent networking sessions) | Melissa Otis BSN, RN |
| 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Closing/Evaluations (for those not attending Day 2) |
April, 28, 2022 - Conference Session Schedule
More experienced IPs (and those wanting a preview of their career) will benefit most from the Thursday, April 28 session.
| Time | Session | Presenter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Announcements | ||
| 7 | 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Infection Control in Healthcare Construction - (VIDEO) | Paul Randall "Randy" Ennis, RN, CIC and Laura Riley, PhD, CIH |
| 8 | 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | How to Plan Your Infection Prevention Program Budget and Get the Financing You Need for Your Program | Michelle W. King, Mt, MPH, CIC |
| 10:45 AM – 11 AM | BREAK | ||
| 9 | 11 AM – 12 PM | How To: SWOT analysis - (VIDEO) | Teri Hannibal, MSN, RN, CIC |
| 12 PM – 12:15 PM | Closing/Evaluations |
CEUs are available (CME, CNE, CPE)!
Contact the Project Firstline Team to see how we can help your team or facility.
- Project Firstline
email: project_firstline@dhec.sc.gov
Visit the CDC’s website for more information on Project Firstline.