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Hand Hygiene Audits

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 07-24-2026 13:36
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Hello, at our most recent CMS audit, we were STRONGLY advised to document names of individuals we observe for hand hygiene audits. They say is to help identify if we are auditing the same person or if any coaching had the desired effect. Does your facility record their names? It feels punitive to me. ...

RE: Annual Conference accommodations

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 09-25-2025 11:23
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Hi Edina, looks like there are some rooms blocked at the Grand Hotel in Salem, OR. https://oswapic.org/Annual_OSWAPIC_Conference ------------------------------ Jennifer Rowland, BSN, RN, CIC Nurse Epidemiologist Oregon State Hospital ------------------------------

APIC Conference Post #2 - Environmental Hygiene MythBusters! An Interactive Session to Distinguish Fact from Fiction

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 09-09-2025 18:27
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1) Name of the session and presenter: a. Season Name: Environmental Hygiene MythBusters! An Interactive Session to Distinguish Fact from Fiction b. Presenter: Rebecca Battjes, MPH, CIC, FAPIC 2) 3 Key Learnings from the Session This was a fun and interactive presentation! The presenter reviewed a ...

APIC Conference Post # 1 - Building Bridges to Health Equity: Exploring Infection Prevention Best Practices within Healthcare Settings

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 09-09-2025 17:13
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APIC Conference Post # 1 - Building Bridges to Health Equity: Exploring Infection Prevention Best Practices within Healthcare Settings

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 09-09-2025 17:13
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1) Name of the session and presenter · Sesson Name: Building Bridges to Health Equity: Exploring Infection Prevention Best Practices Within Healthcare Settings · Presenters: Jessica Tarabay, MPH, MHR, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC and Krystal Robinson, MPH, CIC, CHIPP(B) 2) 3 Key Learnings from the session ...

2025 May Board Agenda and Minutes

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 06-06-2025 13:49
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April 2025 Board Agenda and Minutes

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 05-02-2025 14:05
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March 2025 Board Agenda and Minutes

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 04-04-2025 14:44
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February 2025 Board Agenda and Minutes

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 03-07-2025 13:50
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January 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 02-07-2025 18:53
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January 2025 Board of Directors Retreat Minutes

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 02-07-2025 18:50
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OSWAPIC Elections - Update

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 10-28-2024 18:03
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Hello OSWAPIC members, We haven't received any applications yet for president-elect or the new Board Position. The OSWAPIC Board would like to extend application due date to November 4th. If you are considering running, please note that there is still time! Appreciate your time and consideration. ...

OSWAPIC Elections - Update

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 10-28-2024 18:02
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OSWAPIC General Elections

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 10-10-2024 11:58
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OSWAPIC General Elections

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 10-10-2024 11:58
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Hello OSWAPIC members! Just a reminder that we are accepting applications for 2025. Deadline to submit is October 25, 2024. Please consider applying! It is a great way to get involved with our local chapter and build leadership experience. There are five open positions: President-Elect ...

OSWAPIC General Election

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 10-01-2024 13:02
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OSWAPIC General Election

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 10-01-2024 13:02
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Hello OSWAPIC members! Just a reminder that we are accepting applications for 2025. Deadline to submit is October 25, 2024. Please consider applying! It is a great way to get involved with our local chapter and build leadership experience. For any CIC members out there, you can earn up to 3 Infection ...

RE: Introduction

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 02-07-2023 17:02
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Welcome Cate! I am one of the infection preventionists for the Oregon State Hospital (the state psychiatric hospital). Though not a correctional facility, we may have some things in common if you ever want to connect! ------------------------------ Jennifer Rowland, BSN, RN, CIC Nurse Epidemiologist ...

Current Respiratory Season and Masks

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 12-20-2022 14:20
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Hi everyone, with this current surge of respiratory illnesses, was curious to see what masks are required at your facility for your staff right now (standard surgical masks, KN95, N95, etc)? Thank you, ------------------------------ Jennifer Rowland, BSN, RN, CIC Nurse Epidemiologist Oregon ...

RE: Visitor screening and restrictions

Posted By Jennifer Rowland 04-29-2022 11:16
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Is your facility still screening all visitors at admission to your facility? Yes Are you physically taking a temperature in some way for entry? Yes Are you restricting how many visitors (not support persons per Oregon law) can be at the bedside of a patient? We are different setting than acute ...