Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology NC is pleased to announce an educational offering titled “A Paradigm Shift for Reducing HAIs and Readmissions.” This lecture will describe the role nasal carriage plays in HAI risks from Staph aureus. The speaker will explain the impact of colonization pressure reduction on MRSA/MSSA infections and readmissions and describe a practical approach to reducing Staph aureus Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and readmissions through an active source control strategy. Access the program flyer.
Thursday, August 25, 2022 I 11:30 A.M CT
Objectives:
- Identify the contribution of Staph aureus to HAIs and the risk associated with nasal carriage.
- Understand colonization pressure and how colonization impacts the risk of MRSA/MSSA HAIs and readmissions.
- Describe how a colonization risk mitigation program can be implemented in today’s resource constrained environment.
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading professional association for infection preventionists (IPs) with more than 15,000 members. The organization’s mission is to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control.