Advanced Concepts in Infection Control

[3716] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control
a focus on the latest practices and guidance as well as how to develop these advanced concepts into your infection prevention program.

Presentation Info:

• TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
• Presentation Date | November 15, 2022

Program Description: During the last two years, the world has experienced the devastation of an infectious disease. It made health care workers and provider organizations rethink infection control practice. Everyday practice became more sophisticated and will continue to stay at a heightened level as the country and world see increases in Ebola, Polio, RSV, Influenza and COVID-19. This session will focus on the latest practices and guidance as well as how to develop these advanced concepts into your infection prevention program.

HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:

• §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
• §558.259[d][8]infection control
• §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management

Education-Training Credits:

• TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
• 1.5 Clock Hr(s)

TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Barbara B. Citarella RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, NHDP-BC, President, RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consultants

About the Presenter(s):
Barbara B. Citarella is the founder of the award-winning company RBC Limited, a healthcare and management company specializing in healthcare operations including value based purchasing, strategic planning, leadership retreats, audits, and compliance with regulatory requirements. She is also the only recognized expert in disaster preparedness for the home care, long term care and hospice industry. She was a certified instructor at the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Domestic Preparedness. Barbara was part of Homeland Security’s committee to re-write the DHS/FEMA Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for People with Special Needs. She also served as the conference coordinator for The National Pandemic Flu Conference held in Washington, D.C. She was the lead on the first national research project ever conducted on the home care and hospice industry and its response to the H1N1 Pandemic. Results were published 2011 in the American Journal of Infection Control, a peer reviewed journal. . She is a founding member of the Mu Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. She currently serves as a subject matter expert for the Unites States Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response program ASPR TRACIE and her guidance documents have been used during the COVID pandemic by various state governors, the CDC and federal government agencies.

[3716] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control