Basic Training For Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of Healthcare-Associated Infections
July 25-27, 2012
Crowne Plaza Perimeter NW
Atlanta, GA
 This three-day course is designed to give new infection preventionists all they need to get started in infection prevention. The sessions cover all the major components of an effective infection prevention program, and provide a stimulating learning environment through the use of exercises, real-life examples, and interactivity. Target audience for the course includes new infection preventionists, as well as those in need of a refresher course. Attendees of this conference come from a variety of health care settings, including: acute care, long term care, long term acute care, home care and hospice, behavioral health, ambulatory surgery centers, physician’s offices, emergency services, public health, corporate/educational health services, correctional facilities, and others. COURSE TOPICS
Topics to be covered in this course are:
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Surveillance
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Isolation
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Statistics
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Microbiology
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Sterilization, Disinfection and Antisepsis
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Employee Health
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Outbreak Investigation
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Site-specific Healthcare-Associated Infections
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Breakout sessions for both acute and non-acute care settings
CONFERENCE AGENDA
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Note: This is a tentative agenda; times and presenter names are subject to change.
CONFERENCE FACULTY
The faculty presenters for this conference are all widely respected professionals with years of experience in the fields of infection prevention, microbiology, public health, and other related fields. Each of them are experienced presenters who give personal attention to the attendees by encouraging questions and feedback.
Some of our distinguished faculty members will include:
- Gail Bennett, RN, MSN, CIC
President
ICP Associates, Inc.
Rome, GA
- Jonathan Edwards, MS
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, GA
- Gloria Morrell, RN, MS, CIC
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, GA
- Ariane Reeves, RN, CIC, ACRN
Public Health Advisor
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, GA
- Henrietta Smith, RN, MSN, CIC
Nurse Consultant
Northrop Grumman
Atlanta, GA
- Connie Steed, RN, MSN, CIC
Nurse Epidemiologist
Greenville Hospital System
Greenville, SC
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the program, attendees will be able to:
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Develop a system for surveillance of healthcare-associated infections
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State the various components of transmission-based isolation precautions, as published in CDC’s Guideline for Isolation in Healthcare Facilities
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Present surveillance data using statistical methods such as rates and ratios
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Describe basic principles of sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis
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Prepare a facility-wide emergency preparedness and response plan for threats such as an influenza pandemic or a bioterrorism event
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Develop a comprehensive plan for surveillance based on whether your facility is an acute care or a non-acute care facility
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State several of the major microorganisms which are common causes of disease in many healthcare facilities, their modes of transmission and prevention methods
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Prepare an employee health program using the current OSHA requirements
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State the steps used in an outbreak investigation
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State the major site-specific infections and how to prevent transmission of these infections.
CONTINUING EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
17.7 Contact Hours
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Registration fees are as follows:
Early registration (payment received by June 18, 2012)................$465.00
Late registration (payment received after June 18, 2012)...............$495.00
Fee includes all sessions and handouts. To register for this course:
CONFERENCE DATES AND LOCATION
DATES: July 25-27, 2012
LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Perimeter NW, Atlanta, GA
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Hotel reservation deadline is June 26, 2012. After that, room blocks may be full, requiring you get lodging elsewhere, or if rooms are available, the price will no longer be discounted.
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Please ask for the hotel's policy on cancellation or change when making reservations.
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When making reservations, state that you are with ICP Associates in order to obtain the special conference rate of $119 single or double.
For hotel reservations:
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Or Call:
Crowne Plaza Perimeter NW, Atlanta, GA
(770) 955-1700
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