From Risk to Resilience: Infection Control Risk Assessments for Nursing Homes (LNFAs)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this webinar, you will observe a demonstration on how to apply evidence-based standards and effective, comprehensive infection control risk assessments that meet regulatory expectations in nursing homes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Recognize common gaps in current infection control practices.

Identify evidence-based standards and regulatory expectations for comprehensive risk assessments.

Integrate tools to improve infection prevention strategies.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Jillian Barthelemy, MPH, CIC, CPHQ is a Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist who provides technical assistance and resources to nursing facilities in TMF’s Quality Improvement Network-Quality Improvement Organizations region. She guides nursing facilities to enhance infection prevention and control through Quality Improvement processes. Jillian holds a Master of Public Health in Applied Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina.

Amanda Barton, BSN, RN, CIC is a Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager with TMF Health Quality Institute. Amanda is a registered nurse certified in infection control and promotes evidence-based quality improvement and infection prevention processes across the continuum of care.