Upcoming Infection Control Conferences
Attend an Educational Session in California
ONTARIO and SAN FRANCISCO, CA-Two California-organized infection control conferences have been scheduled for the upcoming months. Epidemiology and Prevention of Infectious Diseases will be presented by the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) at the UCSF Laurel Heights Conference Center May 11-13, 2000. Course topics will cover HIV infections and vaccines, the Internet and communicable disease control, emerging foodborne infections, biological threats, and hospital related infections. To register, call (415) 476-5808.
Foundations of Infection Control and Epidemiology, offered by the California APIC Coordinating Council, will be held at the Ontario Marriott October 1-5, 2000. Sessions will include an Overview of the ICP, Interpreting Laboratory Data, Hand Care, and Tips for Success as an Educator. Call (707) 571-4585 for more information.
From the Derby to the Decontam Room: Leadership Lessons for Sterile Processing
April 27th 2025Elizabeth (Betty) Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, is the SVP of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at Surgical Solutions in Overland, Kansas. This SPD leader reframes preparation, unpredictability, and teamwork by comparing surgical services to the Kentucky Derby to reenergize sterile processing professionals and inspire systemic change.
Show, Tell, Teach: Elevating EVS Training Through Cognitive Science and Performance Coaching
April 25th 2025Training EVS workers for hygiene excellence demands more than manuals—it requires active engagement, motor skills coaching, and teach-back techniques to reduce HAIs and improve patient outcomes.
The Rise of Disposable Products in Health Care Cleaning and Linens
April 25th 2025Health care-associated infections are driving a shift toward disposable microfiber cloths, mop pads, and curtains—offering infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in one-time-use solutions.
Phage Therapy’s Future: Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance With Precision Viruses
April 24th 2025Bacteriophage therapy presents a promising alternative to antibiotics, especially as antimicrobial resistance continues to increase. Dr. Ran Nir-Paz discusses its potential, challenges, and future applications in this technology.
