Contact:
Wonder Barratt
wonderbarratt@gmail.com
Where
Springfield Marriott
2 Boland Way
Springfield, MA 01115
Driving Directions
Please note that there is ongoing construction on I-91 that includes the area of the exit from 91 into the vicinity of the Marriott Hotel. Please check the following website for up-to-date information on details of that work in progress.
For traffic changes click here:
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/i91viaductrehab/Traffic.aspx
For the MassDOT website click here:
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/i91viaductrehab/Home.aspx
Are
Infection Prevention
Are You Armed to Prevent?
Infection Prevention:Are You Armed to Prevent
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TIME |
PROGRAM AGENDA |
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7:30-8:00 |
Registration |
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8:00-8:15 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
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8:15-9:30 |
Antimicrobial Stewardship Ann Fisher, MD
Associate Hospital Epidemiologist, Antimicrobial Stewardship Physician, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases, VA Connecticut Healthcare System
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9:30 - 10:15 |
Break and vendors |
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10:15-11:30 |
A 7 S Bundle for SSIs Maureen Spencer, RN, M.Ed. CIC Director, Clinical Implementation Accelerate Diagnostics |
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11:030-12 |
APIC NE Members meeting/Vendors for non APIC members |
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11:30-12:30 |
Lunch and Vendors |
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1-2 |
Antimicrobial Hand Washing Products: Designed to Protect Patients, but are They Safe for Healthcare Providers Megan J. Di Giorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC Clinical Specialist, Go Jo Industries Lori Moore, BSN, RN, MPH, Clinical Healthcare Educator, Go Jo Industries |
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2-2:15 |
Break and Dessert |
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2:15-3:16 |
Chemical FAQs for Quality and Compliance Peggy Spitzer, MA.Ed Clinical Educator Certol International |
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3:00-3:15 |
Closing remarks/Contact hours |
Learning Objectives: As a result of participating in the Infection Prevention Conference, the attendees will be able to critically appraise, utilize and implement the tools for proper use of antibiotics, prevention of Surgical Site Infections, protection of Healthcare Worker safety while using handwashing products, and the use of chemicals in the healthcare setting as it pertains to Infection Prevention.
Who Should Attend: This program is appropriate for healthcare professionals in Acute, Sub-Acute, Ambulatory Care, Long Term Care facilities and Home Health Agencies. This includes: Professionals in Infection Prevention and Control, Quality Improvement, Safety, Risk Management, Physicians, Medical Technologists, Laboratory Scientists, and Nurses.
PROGRAM CREDITS: 4.75
This activity has been submitted to Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD) for approval to award contact hours. The Northeast Multistate Division (NE-MSD) is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Don't forget to click on "Register" when you have completed the registration form. You will receive an immediate confirmation stating that your application has been submitted. If you do not recieve this message, you are not registered.
Advance registration deadline is April 21, 2017. There is an additional $15.00 fee for all registrations received after April 21, 2017 including on-site registration.
Please register by clicking here: Register Now or online at www.apicne.org
- Online pby credit card is preferable.
- or Mail check, payable to APIC NE, INC, to Sonja Rivera,
- Note that this is a new address for mailing checks.
Payment is due prior to admittance
On site registration accepted.
PRINTED BROCHURES WILL NOT BE MAILED. Online confirmation and email notice is your proof of registration.
TUITION: includes continental breakfast and lunch.
- $125: APIC New England Members
- $125: for groups of 5 or more from the same institution (at least one APIC NE member per group) Register each person separately.
- No Charge for APIC New England BOD Officers
- $150: APIC National Members
- $160: Non-members
- $100: Poster Presenters
Refunds are issued upon written request prior to April 21, 2017 An administrative fee of $25.00 is charged. No refunds after April 21, 2017
HANDOUTS will be located online at APICNE.ORG. They will be available on or after April 25, 2017 In an effort to keep costs low and eliminate unnecessary waste, printed handouts will not be provided.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES: Speaker bios can be found online at APICNE.ORG
HOTEL: The program is held at the Springfield Marriott, Springfield, MA.
Reservations must be made by April 5, 2017 to be eligible for the discounted rate of $149.00 USD per night.
Online Reservations can be made by clicking here:
Book your group rate for APIC Fall Conference Room Block or you can call 1-800-228-9290 and mention APIC New England Spring Conference Room Block.
WIFI Access code for the conference room: Wifi access code is apic1
DIRECTIONS: The Marriott is located at the corner of Boland Way and Columbus, 2 Boland Way, Springfield, MA 01115. Click here for directions: Springfield Marriott
Please Note: We make every attempt to ensure your comfort throughout the conference. It is advised that you bring a sweater or jacket as temperatures vary and the room may feel cool as the day progresses.
We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
The APIC New England Program Committee