Proper disinfection and sterilization of medical equipment is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens and infections.
Nationwide reports of patients developing Clostridioides difficile or Candida auris infections from medical equipment has concerned healthcare employees in hospitals, long term care facilities, ambulatory surgery centers and dialysis centers. Serious pathogens can contaminate multiple items used in the care of patients. This topic will help both front line workers and managers understand the mode of transmission of pathogens from equipment to themselves and their patients. The content will cover current standards for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. Implementation of an effective cleaning program will be discussed.
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Barbara A. Smith, RN, BSN, MPA, CIC, FAPIC
BA Smith Consulting, LLC
- Infection preventionist at the Mount Sinai Health Systems in New York City
- Has participated in multiple New York state collaboratives to reduce health care acquired infections (HAIs)
- Independent infection prevention consultant for ambulatory surgery, endoscopy and dialysis centers in the New York metropolitan area
- Board of director for the National Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC); senior advisor for the Professional Development Committee and a member of the Finance Committee
- On the editorial panel of the APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Served on the MRSA Advisory Board for Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO) and the Infection Prevention Steering Committee of Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)
- In conjunction with the GNYHA, she developed an Infection Prevention Coaches Training Program offered to acute and long-term care facilities throughout the NY metropolitan area
- Has published in peer-reviewed journals with a particular interest in the prevention of Clostridium difficile and urinary tract infections as well as control of tuberculosis in health care settings
- President of the APIC Greater New York APIC chapter in 2009; on the chapter’s planning committee for the annual conference with primary responsibility for preparation of the continuing education application
- Serves on the Advisory Board of Medical Reserve Corps of New York City and the American Council for St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo
- Certified in infection prevention and was awarded a Fellow of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (FAPIC)
- B.S. degree in nursing, Hunter College; M.A. degree in public administration, New York
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