Upcoming Webinar: Antiseptic Wound Irrigation and the Importance of Sterility & APIC National Conference Highlights
September 25, 2025 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM EST
Webinar Overview:
Surgical site infections remain a major concern in healthcare. In this session, Eliza Hughes will explore current irrigation practices and how antiseptic wound irrigation, when done correctly, can be a key component in reducing SSI risk.
The presentation will cover:
- The burden of SSIs and common causes
- Differences between saline, antiseptic, and antibiotic irrigation
- Selecting the right antiseptic: safety, efficacy, and evidence-based guidance
- Misconceptions about antiseptic allergies
- The risks of “back table” mixing and the importance of sterile, ready-to-use solutions
- Delivery systems and how they impact clinical outcomes
Presented by: Eliza Hughes, PA-C
Medical Science Liaison, Becton Dickinson
About the Speaker:
Eliza Hughes, PA-C, is a seasoned clinician and Medical Science Liaison with Becton Dickinson. She holds a Master of Medical Science degree from Midwestern University and began her career as a physician assistant specializing in Orthopedic and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in California. With over six years of surgical experience, Eliza developed a deep understanding of wound care, surgical site infection (SSI) prevention, and innovative clinical solutions. Now based in Boston, she supports facilities across the East Coast, offering expertise in Surgiphor Irrigation Solutions.
🌟 Special Feature: APIC National Conference Highlights
In addition to our featured presentation, we welcome Mary Ellen Casey, APIC New England member and proud recipient of the APIC National Conference Scholarship! Mary Ellen will share key insights and takeaways from her experience at the APIC National Conference this past June, offering valuable perspectives and inspiration for fellow infection prevention professionals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and earn CE credit!
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Approval Statement
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This nursing continuing professional development activity is pending approval by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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Learner Outcomes
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Participants will be able to identify how the use of a surgical wound irrigation system can help to prevent SSIs when the appropriate solution is used correctly in the appropriate situation by listing at least one strategy learned.
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Criteria for Successful Completion
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Attendance at entire live activity.
Completion and submission of evaluation form.
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Relevant Financial Relationship
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The following individual in a position to control content for this activity declare they have a financial relationship with an Ineligible company that is relevant to the content of this activity, and it has been mitigated with the nurse planner.
Speaker Eliza Hughes PA-C is employed by Becton Dickinson.
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Commercial Support
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There is no commercial support being received for this event.
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