LDPM 17 - Rethinking the Infection Preventionist Role

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

1:21 PM – 1:40 PM CST

Location: Room 214 AB

CME Credits: 1

Presenter(s)

Christine A. Ruckriegel, MPA, MSN, RN, CIC

manager
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, New Jersey

Katreena C. Merrill, PhD RN CIC FAPIC FAAN (she/her/hers)

Professor
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah

Disclosure(s):

Laurie A. Trezza: No financial relationships to disclose

Christine A. Ruckriegel, MPA, MSN, RN, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Katreena C. Merrill, PhD RN CIC FAPIC FAAN: No financial relationships to disclose

define the unique role of a Remote Infection Preventionist.
conduct a review of their own department and decided if a remote role would fit their needs now or in the future.
demonstrate to hospital administration the benefits a Remote Infection Preventionist brings to the facility in at least three ways.