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|Articles|October 15, 2009
ICT Conference Announces 2010 Dates
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Virgo Publishing LLC, publisher of Infection Control Today magazine, announces that the fourth annual virtual ICT Conference on Professional Development will be held Feb. 9-10, 2010. This dynamic event is a fantastic way to learn and network – all for free and from the comfort of your home or office. Because the conference is completely virtual and online, there’s no expense related to travel or inconvenience due to time spent away from the job.
Thanks to cutting-edge technology, the conference’s educational sessions, networking opportunities and exhibits are all virtual, meaning that you experience the event live through your computer and high-speed Internet connection. Once inside the virtual show doors, you’ll be able to browse the expo floor, chat with exhibitor booth staff and other attendees, download e-literature and attend live presentations via Webcast.
This interactive event is designed to deliver the latest infection prevention information through the context of professional development for infection control practitioners. So whether you are an infection preventionist or an individual who is responsible for infection control who is also working in the operating room, sterile processing department or environmental services department, you will find educational sessions pertinent to your professional needs.
The conference agenda addresses key issues and trends in infection prevention, with presentations delivered by veteran industry experts in infection prevention, patient safety, risk management, quality improvement and professional development. Topics include the evolving role of the infection preventionist, making the business case for infection prevention, inter-departmental collaboration for improved infection control, asset management, best practices, regulatory and standards compliance and much more. Some sessions feature Q&A sessions, and free contact hours of continuing education will be offered on select Webcasts.
For more information about the ICT Conference on Professional Development, including the agenda and details about how to register, visit
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