Series details
May 1
1 – 1:05 p.m.
Opening remarks
Lauren Ashley, RN, MSN, MBA, CPHQ
Maria Sacco, RRT, CPHQ
Michelle L. Vignari, RN, BSN, CIC, Director, Infection Prevention, Highland Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center; President, NYSACC
1:05 – 2:15 p.m.
Occupational and resident health
Mary Cole, RN, MS, CNRN, CCRN, SCRN, CIC, Infection Control Specialist/Project Manager, The Highlands at Brighton, URMC
Learn how to manage occupational and resident health in skilled nursing facilities and explore applicable occupational and resident health requirements and recommendations for these settings. This session will also identify available resources and tools to support the SNF infection preventionist.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- describe recommended elements for an infection prevention and surveillance plan for SNF facilities;
- identify and use available resources to support infection preventionists;
- discuss the outbreak investigation process, including triggers, management and reporting;
- discuss prevention and management of occupational exposures and staff illness; and
- discuss the role of the infection preventionist regarding vaccination for both residents and employees.
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Networking break
2:30 – 3:50 p.m.
Cleaning and disinfecting basics for long-term care
Michael Bailey, CHESP, Master T-CHEST, Master T-CSCT, Master T-CNACC, Principal, Bailey Consulting Services, LLC
Anne Tatreau, CHESP, CMIP, Director, Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Services, Holland Home, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Learn how to address the unique challenges in environmental cleaning and disinfection in long-term care facilities.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- explain the fundamentals of infection prevention as it relates to environmental services;
- describe various chemicals and equipment used in the EVS department for the control of infection;
- describe basic cleaning and disinfecting principles;
- compare different environmental monitoring techniques and equipment; and
- outline the importance and use of a responsibility matrix.