Implementation of a Central Surveillance Model through Open Communication
CE: 1 / IPU: 1
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 1 pm ET
Bethany Gregg, MBA, RN, CIC, CPPS, LSSYB and Taniqua Day MHA, CIC, HACP
This session will be a review of how a healthcare system in New Jersey implemented a central surveillance model across 10 acute care hospitals to more consistently apply surveillance definitions and allow site infection preventionists (IP) more time to address the needs of their hospitals such as rounding in high-risk locations and outbreak response and mitigation. Strategies included open, frequent bidirectional communication between the site and field IP teams through virtual platforms such as Google CHAT and GMAIL as well as participation in site and network-wide meetings.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit:
In support of improving patient care, The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing:
- APIC designates this activity for 1 Nursing Contact Hours
Physicians:
- APIC designates this live course activity for a maximum of 1 PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPUs