Co-Chairs: Catherine Kroll & Kelsey Poole

OSWAPIC24 Chapter Conference Selfie - Session 4 Presentation

Session 1: Infection Prevention Pioneers – Presented by Glenda Schuh & Barbara Soule

Facilitated by Catherine Kroll

Session 2: APIC Road Map to Professional Development: Integrating Research into IP Practice – Presented by Rebecca Bartles

Session 3: Surveying a Sterile Processing Department – ASC – Presented by Delores O’Connell

Session 4: Candida Auris: A Hospital’s Surprise Holiday Guest – Presented by Sara Nash and Tracy Shepherd

Oregon & Southern Washington APIC Chapter-014

Annual Chapter Conference | Nov. 7, 2024 | Vancouver, WA

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Get ready to mark your calendars and secure your seats for the most anticipated event in the field of infection prevention - the 2024 OSWAPIC Annual Chapter Conference! We are thrilled to announce that this year's conference will take place on November 7, 2024, at the exquisite PeaceHealth System Services Center in the vibrant city of Vancouver, WA.

Under the captivating theme, “Lessons from the Past & Looking to the Future: Emerging Trends in Infection Prevention" we invite you to join us for a dynamic day of enlightenment, collaboration, and inspiration. In a world where diversity of thought is paramount, harnessing the power of various perspectives is not just essential but transformative. At this conference, we aim to celebrate the richness of diverse viewpoints while exploring how they can shape the future of infection prevention.

Embark with us on a journey of exploration, discovery, and empowerment as we delve into the "Emerging Trends in Infection Prevention." Let's unite to amplify voices, drive change, and create a better tomorrow for all.

Details:

The OSWAPIC24 Conference is a dynamic 1-day, in-person conference offering crucial insights and innovations in infection prevention.

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Time: 8:30AM – 4:30PM PST

Location: Vancouver, WA

Continuing Education: Total of 4.5 Contact Hours - Evaluations due 12/7/2024

• • Sessions 1, 2, and 4 of this program have been submitted to the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Clinical Education Continuing Education contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 8664, for 3 contact hours. Certificates for sessions 1, 2, & 4 will be sent out after the 12/7/2024 evaluation deadline to the email address submitted on the evaluation forms.

• • • Session 1: Infection Prevention Pioneers – Fireside Discussion Presented by Glenda Schuh & Barbara Soule – Facilitated by Catherine Kroll - 1 contact hour

• • • Session 2: APIC Road Map to Professional Development: Integrating Research into IP Practice – Presented by Rebecca Bartles - 1 contact hour

• • • Session 4: Candida Auris: A Hospital’s Surprise Holiday Guest – Presented by Sara Nash and Tracy Shepherd - 1 contact hour

• • Session 3 of this program has been submitted to STERIS Corporation. STERIS Corporation is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by CBRN – provider # CEP 11681 and an approved Administrator Education Unit (AEU) and Infection Prevention Control (IPCH) provider by BASC – provider # 1417, for 1.5 contact hours.

    • Session 3: Surveying a Sterile Processing Department – Ambulatory Survey Center (ASC) – Presented by Delores O’Connell – 1.5 contact hour

We hope that you all enjoyed the OSWAPIC24 Chapter Conference on Thursday, Nov 7, 2024! We had fantastic presentations that covered the evolution of the Infection Prevention Profession, the future of research in Infection Prevention, Sterile Processing, and Emerging Pathogen response!

Please don’t forget to complete the course evaluation forms if you are interested in earning Continuing Education certificates. The deadline for Continuing Education evaluation submissions for Sessions 1, 2, and 4 is December 7, 2024.

A BIG THANK YOU to all Attendees, Speakers, Sponsors, Volunteers, and Donors for participating in the OSWAPIC24 Chapter Conference!

With Gratitude,

OSWAPIC24 Chapter Conference Committee

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