SSI Prevention

APIC Grand Canyon is thrilled to partner with Dr. Charles Edmiston to strengthen our collective efforts in Surgical Site Infection (SSI) prevention. We host recurring SSI Office Hours — held every 3rd Friday from 2:00–3:00 PM (AZ time) via Google Meets.

These sessions offer a powerful opportunity to learn directly from one of the field's most respected experts, ask real-world questions, gain practical insights, and connect with fellow Infection Prevention professionals passionate about elevating patient safety.

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Featured Expert
Charles E. Edmiston, Jr.
MS · PhD · SM (ASCP) · CIC (CBIC) · FIDSA · FSHEA · FAPIC · FSIS

Internationally recognized leader in surgical infection prevention and hospital epidemiology. Emeritus Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Former Hospital Epidemiologist at Froedtert Hospital for over two decades, with extensive leadership at the FDA, CDC (HICPAC), and the Surgical Infection Society. Author of over 400 peer-reviewed publications and 500+ national and international lectures.

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SSI Office Hours Sessions
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11/20/2026
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10/16/2026
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09/18/2026
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08/21/2026
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No meetings 06/2026 - 07/2026
05/15/2026
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04/17/2026
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03/20/2026
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02/27/2026
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